Mikoyan MiG-27K Kaira (Guillemot) (NATO Flogger-J2) 1/72 Art Models 7214

Mikoyan MiG-27K Kaira (Guillemot) (NATO Flogger-J2)  aircraft

1/72 military aircraft fighter scale plastic model kit

Art Model 7214

Manufacturer: Art Model (Ukraine)
Scale: 1/72
Material: Plastic
Paint: Unpainted, Unassembled, Kit do not contain paints and glue.
Condition: New in Box

The Mikoyan MiG-27 (Russian: ÐœÐ¸ÐºÐ¾ÑÐ½ МиГ-27) (NATO reporting name"Flogger-D/J") is a variable-geometry ground-attack aircraft, originally built by the Mikoyan design bureau in the Soviet Union and later license-produced inIndia by Hindustan Aeronautics as the Bahadur ("Valiant"). It is based on theMikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 fighter aircraft, but optimized for air-to-ground attack. Unlike the MiG-23, the MiG-27 did not see widespread use outside Russia, as most countries opted for the MiG-23BN and Sukhoi Su-22 instead. It currently only remains in service with the Indian, Kazakh and Sri Lankan Air Forces in the ground attack role. All Russian and Ukrainian MiG-27s have been retired.The MiG-27 shares the basic airframe of the MiG-23, but with a revised nose — nicknamed "Utkonos" ("Platypus") in Russian service, first introduced on the MiG-23B. Dissatisfaction with the MiG-23BN led to the further development of the basic airframe to accommodate a stronger undercarriage, simpler intakes and a shorter exhaust nozzle, without radar in favor of a downward-sloping profile for improved pilot visibility,a laser rangefinder and marked-target seeker.Among its test pilots, it was also called "Balkon" ("Balcony") because of the increased frontal view from the cockpit. Additional cockpit armor was installed, along with a totally new nav/attack system.

Since the MiG-27 was intended to fly most of its missions at low altitude, the MiG-23's variable intake ramps and exhaust nozzles were discarded in favor of a simpler fixed configuration, reducing weight and maintenance requirements. The aircraft also has larger, heavy-duty landing gear to facilitate operation from poorer-quality airfields. In accordance with the Mig-27s strike and low-level attack requirements, provisions were made to mount missiles and precision-guided munitions, as well as retaining a nuclear capability in line with other Soviet combat aircraft by introducing specialized navigation systems.MiG-27 aircraft entered service with the Sri Lanka Air Force in 2000. During the Sri Lankan Civil War, they saw considerable action bombing targets and providing close air support. In August 2000, a MiG-27 crashed near Colombo International Airport, killing its Ukrainian pilot. In July 2001, a second MiG-27 was destroyed on the ground during an assault on the same air force base by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. MiG-27 crashed into the sea near the airport in June 2004. Another MiG-27 fighter jet crashed on a routine training mission in 13th Feb. 2012 near Dummalasuriya area at around 1.35 p.m. The pilot managed to eject the jet without sustaining injuries.

MiG-27
A MiG-27 of the Indian Air Force
Role	Attack aircraft, Fighter bomber
Manufacturer	Mikoyan OKB Hindustan Aeronautics
First flight	20 August 1970
Introduction	1975
Status	In service with foreign users
Primary users	Soviet Air Force Russian Air Force, Indian Air Force
Produced	1970–1986
Number built	1,075 including licensed production
Developed from	Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23