{"product_id":"48277-aampa-models-7222-ye-5-e-5-interceptor-172","title":"A\u0026amp;A Models 7222 Ye-5 \/ E-5 Interceptor 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA\u0026amp;A Models 7222 Ye-5 \/ E-5 Interceptor 1\/72 – Plastic model aircraft kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eA\u0026amp;A Models 7222 Ye-5 \/ E-5 Interceptor\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1\/72 scale is an excellent replica of the Soviet prototype interceptor fighter. This plastic model kit allows you to recreate a unique aircraft that played an important role in the development of aviation technology in the Soviet Union during the Cold War.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical background and usage of the original\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Ye-5\/E-5 Interceptor was an experimental aircraft developed in the USSR in the late 1950s. The prototype was created as part of a program aimed at gaining superiority in the field of interceptor fighters capable of operating at high altitudes and high speeds. Aircraft of this type were primarily designed to protect Soviet airspace from intruders—mainly American strategic bombers—during the early years of the Cold War.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Ye-5\/E-5 served, among other things, as a test platform for new technical and aerodynamic solutions (e.g., delta wing configuration). The tests were mainly conducted in the late 1950s, and although the design never entered mass production, it significantly contributed to the development of later successful interceptor fighters such as the MiG-21.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures of the A\u0026amp;A Models 7222 Ye-5 \/ E-5 Interceptor 1\/72 kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel scale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal version: Ye-5 \/ E-5, USSR interceptor prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical period: Cold War (1950s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Soviet Union\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet includes: plastic parts for model assembly, Soviet markings decals, detailed assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlue and paints not included—must be purchased separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvantages and recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eA\u0026amp;A Models 7222 Ye-5 \/ E-5\u003c\/strong\u003e kit is highly recommended for modelers interested in Soviet aviation, interceptor fighter collectors, and enthusiasts of exotic aircraft prototypes. The accurate reproduction of shapes, clearly defined panel lines, and carefully designed details make this kit rewarding for both intermediate and advanced modelers alike.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe build difficulty level can be rated as \u003cstrong\u003e3 out of 5\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the model should not pose major challenges for hobbyists with experience in building 1\/72 scale aircraft kits.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"A\u0026amp;A Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54722787115342,"sku":"AAM7222","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/73a100fcc70496e2a058d82f4b742bbe.jpg?v=1755546532","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/48277-aampa-models-7222-ye-5-e-5-interceptor-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}