Beriev Be-12 "Chayka" (re-release)

Plastic kit for a Soviet Beriev Be-12 "Chayka" seaplane

• 1:72 scale
• Dimensions (built) length 418 mm / wingspan 414 mm
• 248 parts
• Photo-etched parts included
• paint masks
• Detailed undercarriage
• rubber tires
• unbuilt/unpainted
• Paint and glue not included

The Be-12 "Chayka"( in English “Seagull”) was an anti-submarine amphibious aircraft, successor to the obsolescent Be-6. The turboprop plane entered service in the Soviet Navy on 29th November 1968, equipped with hydro acoustic "Baku" system, containing the set of 18 buoys and a reception container. A total of 150 Be-12 have been produced till production ending in 1973.