Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker-B Aircraft “Red 36, 941st Fighter Aviation Regiment” (1987) Soviet Air Force 1/100 Diecast Model Airplane by Legion

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HISTORY ASPECTS:
The Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker-B “Red 36,” assigned to the 941st Fighter Aviation Regiment (IAP) of the Soviet Air Forces, was among the most advanced air superiority fighters fielded by the Soviet Union during the late Cold War. The Sukhoi Su-27 was designed to counter Western aircraft such as the F-15 Eagle, featuring exceptional maneuverability, long range, and powerful radar and missile systems. Based in the northern regions near the Barents Sea, the 941st IAP played a critical role in defending Soviet airspace and monitoring NATO activity along one of the most strategically sensitive frontiers of the Cold War.
In 1987, Red 36 became internationally known following a dramatic intercept involving a Lockheed P-3 Orion operated by Norway. During a close-range identification maneuver over the Barents Sea, the Su-27 made contact with the Norwegian aircraft, striking one of its propellers. Despite the collision, both aircraft were able to return safely to base. The incident highlighted the intensity and risks of Cold War aerial intercept operations, where Soviet and NATO aircraft routinely shadowed each other in contested international airspace. Encounters like this were part of the broader strategic standoff between East and West, where pilots operated under high tension but strict rules to avoid escalation.
Although the Su-27 did not see combat in large-scale conflicts during the Cold War, it formed the backbone of Soviet—and later Russian—air defense forces. Aircraft like Red 36 were constantly engaged in real-world operational “conflict” conditions, intercepting NATO reconnaissance missions and maintaining air superiority readiness. In later years, the Su-27 platform would go on to see combat service in post-Soviet conflicts, but during its 1980s service, its primary mission was deterrence, interception, and maintaining the balance of power during the Cold War confrontation.
This 1:100 scale model is a striking representation of Cold War air power at its peak. Featuring authentic Soviet markings and the sleek, powerful lines of the Flanker, it captures the drama and tension of high-stakes intercept missions over the Barents Sea. Perfect for collectors of military aviation, this replica commemorates one of the most famous aerial encounters of the Cold War; add it to your collection today for a bold and historically significant centerpiece.