Italeri 91216 Saab JAS-39 Griffin Twin Seater 1/72 Scale Plastic Model Kit

Italeri was founded in the early 60s, with that enthusiasm that only the unbridled passion of youth can create. Since they were boys, the two founders of Italeri loved airplanes and military vehicles. Soon they were no longer satisfied with the models available at the time: they wanted something more and better. What they wanted was not available, so they decided to produce it themselves. Their hobby turned into an accurate research, and became the motivating force to produce the models that modelers want, with no imperfections whatsoever. Thus the company asserted itself, always increasing his range of products and growing. Also thanks to the imagination and the talent of the founders and of their colleagues, Italeri in time became a leader in modeling! Item is brand new and in its original factory packaging. Listing images are stock pictures provided by the manufacturer or the distributor. 1:72 JAS-39 Twin Seater NEW DECAL EDITION - SUPER DECAL SHEET FOR 4 VERSIONS - COLOR INSTRUCTION SHEET FIGURES NOT INCLUDED The Swedish Saab JAS 39 Gripen entered service in the second half of the 1990s, representing a significant advancement over its predecessors, such as the long-serving Saab 37 Viggen. The Swedish air superiority and multirole fighter was soon developed in a two-seat version to meet the demands of advanced pilot training. This variant retained essentially the same high performance as the single-seat fighter, while offering greater operational flexibility, enabling it to carry out reconnaissance and ground-attack missions. The aircraft's innovative aerodynamic design, providing excellent maneuverability, combined with strong flight performance, a maximum speed of Mach 2.0, and the capability to carry a diverse and flexible offensive payload, also contributed to its commercial success outside Sweden. Four decal options: Svenska Flygvapnet, F-17 Unit, Forsvarsmaktens Flygdag 2012, Linkoping, Sweden Suid-Afrikaanse Lugmag, Makhado/Louis Trichardt AB, South Africa, 2005 Vzdusne sily armady Ceske republiky, 211th Tactical Group, Hradec-Kralove Airport, 2015 Magyar Legiero, 1st Fighter Group (Kecskemet), Hungary, 2023 Type Fighter aircraft Period Modern SKILL 2 Model Dim. 19.6 cm (7.7 inches).