Quickboost QB49047 Mil Mi-8MT/Mi-17 IR Jammer SOEP-V1A Lipa for Zvezda 1/48 — resin upgrade set for Mi-8/17 helicopter

Quickboost QB49047 is a precisely crafted resin upgrade set depicting the SOEP-V1A "Lipa" infrared jammer system, dedicated for Mil Mi-8MT and Mi-17 helicopters in 1/48 scale, intended for Zvezda kits. The set is targeted at advanced modelers who wish to enhance the realism of the combat variants of one of the most recognizable helicopters in the world. Thanks to high-quality castings, you receive a highly detailed and dimensionally accurate part, which significantly enhances the visual appeal of your replica.

Historical Description and Application:

SOEP-V1A "Lipa" is an advanced Soviet infrared jamming system installed on Mi-8MT helicopters (export designation Mi-17) since the 1980s. It was widely used during the Cold War and in local conflicts by the USSR army, and later by Russia and Eastern Bloc countries. Its purpose was to protect the crew from heat-seeking missiles, such as Stinger or Igla, by emitting infrared interference. Mi-8 helicopters equipped with "Lipa" systems took part, among others, in the war in Afghanistan as well as numerous UN peacekeeping missions and operations in former Yugoslavia and Chechnya.

• Scale: 1/48 — set designed for Zvezda helicopter kits
• User countries: USSR/Russia, post-Soviet states, some export clients
• Historical period: Cold War, 1980s, modern times
• Material: high-quality resin
• Contents: resin replica of the IR Jammer SOEP-V1A "Lipa" system; no metal parts included
• Category: resin upgrade set for plastic models

Why choose Quickboost QB49047?

This product is especially recommended for advanced modelers and all military aviation enthusiasts interested in realistic rendition of Mi-8/Mi-17 models in operational liveries from the late 20th and early 21st century. The set's details replicating the complex construction of SOEP-V1A allow your model to stand out from a standard kit. The set does not require advanced modification — assembly is limited to minimal fitting and simple gluing of the part to the model fuselage, and the option of individual painting allows you to adapt the final effect to your chosen operational version.

• Difficulty level: 2/5 — recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers