MiG-25 RBF Foxbat 1:48 ICM 48904

Plastic model airplane to assemble: MiG-25 RBF Foxbat 1:48 ICM 48904

The MiG-25 RBF Foxbat 1:48 ICM 48904 model kit is a detailed set that allows you to recreate one of the most advanced reconnaissance aircraft of the Soviet Union. The MiG-25 RBF, an extension of the MiG-25RB version, was equipped with modern avionics and was produced between 1981 and 1982. These aircraft served in the Soviet Air Forces and later in Russia, and were also exported to Iraq and Libya.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:48
• Catalog number: 48904
• Model dimensions: length 473 mm, width 283 mm
• Number of parts: 170

Decal options:

• MiG-25RBF, 47th GRAP, Shatalovo AB, August 2001
• MiG-25RBF, 931st OGRAP, Werneuchen AB, Germany, 1991
• MiG-25RBF, 47th GRAP, Shatalovo AB, 2001

History and performance of the MiG-25 RBF: The MiG-25, designed by the Mikoyan design bureau, was the world's first interceptor capable of reaching speeds of Mach 3. The RBF version, a reconnaissance-strike modification, was used for high-altitude missions. This aircraft featured impressive performance, such as a maximum speed of 3000 km/h, an operational ceiling of 23,000 meters, and a range of up to 2400 km with additional fuel tanks. The MiG-25 RBF could carry up to 4000 kg of bombs.

Recommended paints for model painting:

• Revell 371 / Tamiya XF80 - Light Grey
• Revell 169 / Tamiya XF75 - Dark Grey
• Revell 108 / Tamiya XF1 - Flat Black
• Revell 190 / Tamiya X11 - Chrome Silver
• Revell 191 / Tamiya X32 - Steel
• Revell 195 / Tamiya X31 - Titanium Gold
• Revell 199 / Tamiya XF16 - Aluminium
• Revell 364 / Tamiya XF5 - Flat Green
• Revell 148 / Tamiya XF71 - Blue Green
• Revell 157 / Tamiya XF20 - Medium Grey
• Revell 161 / Tamiya X25 - Clear Green
• Revell 731 / Tamiya X27 - Clear Red
• Revell 145 / Tamiya XF58 - Olive Green
• Revell 155 / Tamiya XF49 - Light Green
• Revell 116 / Tamiya XF59 - Sand
• Revell 188 / Tamiya XF57 - Ochre
• Revell 185 / Tamiya XF10 - Flat Brown

Kit for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.