Trumpeter 05830 Mi-35M Hind-E 1/48 – Plastic model kit

Trumpeter 05830 Mi-35M Hind-E 1/48 is a superbly engineered plastic model kit of the Mi-35M assault and transport helicopter, which is a modernized version of the legendary Soviet Mi-24. The model is made in the popular 1/48 scale, allowing for very accurate reproduction of details characteristic of the original. Since 2005, the Mi-35M helicopter has been operated by the Russian armed forces as well as numerous armies around the world — the kit allows you to build one of several different versions, including those used in Brazil, Venezuela, Iraq, or Azerbaijan.

The Mi-35M, also known by the NATO codename Hind-E, is an aircraft with increased resistance to damage, featuring new composite rotor blades, improved gearboxes, modern avionics, and navigation systems enabling night operations. This helicopter has taken active part in combat operations in Syria and Ukraine, as well as many UN missions in conflict zones in Africa and the Middle East. Today, it is considered one of the most important attack helicopter designs for army aviation in the post-2000 era.

• Scale: 1/48 – ensuring a high level of detail accuracy.
• Country of operation: Russia and export countries – the kit includes decals for several nationalities.
• Service period: modern era (from 2005 to the present day).
• Material: high-quality injection molded plastic, plus small photo-etched PE parts.
• Precisely rendered fuselage details, engines, and richly detailed external weapons.
• Category: plastic model kit – intended for aircraft modeling enthusiasts.
• Photo-etched parts: fine mesh, antennas, handles – further enhance the realism of the model.
• Decals: marking variants for various Mi-35M operators.
• Build difficulty: 4/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers.

The Trumpeter 05830 Mi-35M Hind-E 1/48 kit is a unique offer for enthusiasts of modern battlefields and collectors of combat helicopters who want to build an accurate replica of a state-of-the-art attack aircraft. The kit is perfect for both individual display and dynamic dioramas depicting current 21st-century conflict scenarios. The richness of detail, advanced material technologies, and thoughtful design make this model one of the best choices on the market for any advanced aircraft modeler.