A-Model 07293 Yakovlev Yak-130D Russian AF Modern Jet Training Aircraft 1/72 – plastic model kit

The A-Model 07293 Yakovlev Yak-130D kit is an advanced model set representing the modern two-seat Yakovlev Yak-130D jet trainer aircraft, used by the Russian Federation Air Force. The model is produced in the popular 1/72 scale, allowing for detailed representation while maintaining a convenient size for display and modeling work. This is a kit intended for self-assembly, made from high-quality plastic. The manufacturer has not included glue or paints, giving the modeler complete freedom to choose the materials according to their preferences.

Historical background and usage

The Yakovlev Yak-130D is a modernized version of the highly acclaimed trainer aircraft developed by the renowned Russian Yakovlev Design Bureau. The aircraft was designed in the 1990s and entered active service with the Russian Air Force at the beginning of the 21st century (the modern era). The Yak-130 is widely used for training front-line fighter pilots as well as for light combat support missions. Examples of its use include flight training for the Russian Air Force and missions with foreign operators in countries such as Algeria, Bangladesh, and Laos.

Kit details

• Scale: 1/72
• User country: Russia (Russian Federation)
• Period of use: modern era (from the 2000s)
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Category: plastic model kit
• Detailed fuselage and cockpit faithfully reproduced
• Eye-catching Russian Air Force livery
• Does not include glue or paints

Who do we recommend it for?

The A-Model 07293 Yak-130D kit is an excellent choice for both intermediate and advanced modelers who value realistic recreations of modern aircraft. We particularly recommend it to enthusiasts of contemporary jet trainers and collectors of aircraft models. The build difficulty level is rated at 3/5 – the kit requires precision and some prior experience in assembling and painting plastic models.

This model is perfect as a part of an aircraft model collection and as an educational tool for those interested in 21st-century Russian military aviation.