Trumpeter 01043 Russian 30N6E Flaplid Radar System 1/35 is a high-quality plastic model kit representing an advanced radar complex used by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. This 1/35 scale model faithfully replicates a key element of the S-300 anti-aircraft system, also known by the NATO codename "Flaplid", offering a high level of realism and detailed features that will satisfy even the most demanding military enthusiasts.

The 30N6E Flaplid system is a modern, three-coordinate fire control radar station used from the 1980s to the present day. Its purpose is to detect, track, and guide the S-300 system’s missiles at incoming aerial targets—aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. Radars of this type have been used in post-Soviet states in the region, in the Russian Federation, and exported to many countries, including China, Vietnam, Algeria, and Syria. They are known for their participation in combat operations in the Middle East as well as numerous military exercises during the Cold War and in the 21st century.

The Trumpeter 01043 model stands out with impressive dimensions—the finished vehicle is 402.8 mm long and 86.2 mm wide. The kit contains over 1,100 plastic parts distributed across 24 sprues, as well as additional components: a copper wire, three photo-etched frets, intricately detailed cabins, and soft plastic tires. As a result, the 30N6E model allows the creation of an extremely realistic miniature, reflecting both external detailing and key technical subassemblies of the actual radar station.

• Scale: 1/35
• User countries: Russia, other countries equipped with the S-300
• Service period: Cold War, modern era
• Material: high-quality plastic, copper add-ons, photo-etched parts
• Category: plastic model kit
• Number of parts: over 1,100
• Additional components: copper wire, photo-etched (PE) parts, flexible tires
• Manufacturer: Trumpeter
• Model dimensions: length 402.8 mm, width 86.2 mm
• Release year: 2018

Trumpeter 01043 Russian 30N6E Flaplid Radar System 1/35 is an excellent choice for both advanced modelers interested in military themes and collectors of Soviet and Russian equipment. The wealth of detail, realistic accessories, and complex assembly make this model an ambitious and satisfying challenge (difficulty level 4/5). The kit does not include glue or paints—these are recommended to be purchased separately. We recommend it to all enthusiasts of military technology of the 21st century who appreciate high quality and attention to detail.