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Explore Russian and Soviet military model kits, from WW2 T-34 tanks and Po-2 night bombers to Cold War helicopters, modern Sukhoi fighters and Delta IV submarines. Choose by era, subject, brand and scale, then compare UK retailer offers.
Find Tamiya and Airfix tank kits, Zvezda aircraft and submarines, ICM biplanes, and HobbyBoss and Trumpeter helicopters. Choose traditional plastic kits, a pre-coloured push-fit fighter or a Piececool metal model.
Featured build · Tamiya T-34/76 1943, 1:35
Featured Russian military model kits
Choose a compact snap-fit Hind, a traditional T-34/76 tank or a Delfin-class submarine. These three picks offer different subjects, scales and assembly experiences.
Best for a compact snap-fit helicopter
Easy · Plastic · 1:144
29 parts · Snap-fit · About 12cm overall
Best for a traditional WW2 tank build
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:35
1943 production model · Crew figures
Best for a Soviet submarine display
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:350
Delfin-class submarine · Tula
Russian military aircraft models
Compare a carrier-capable Su-33, a Su-25 ground-attack aircraft and a WW2 U-2/Po-2VS night bomber. Zvezda’s Sukhoi kits and ICM’s biplane share 1:72 scale, but their subjects, eras and construction demands differ.
Best for a naval fighter project
Challenging · Plastic · 1:72
Carrier-capable fighter · 1:72 scale
The Su-33 adds a carrier fighter to a Russian aircraft collection. Zvezda’s 1:72 kit offers folded or extended flight-surface options; careful alignment and small undercarriage details make it a Challenging construction project.
Best for a ground-attack aircraft
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:72
Sukhoi Su-25 · Conventional plastic kit
Choose the Su-25 when you want a ground-attack subject rather than a fighter. This Intermediate Zvezda kit uses conventional plastic assembly, with cockpit, undercarriage and external stores to fit before painting your chosen scheme.
Best for a WW2 biplane project
Challenging · Plastic · 1:72
Soviet light night bomber · 1:72 scale
ICM’s U-2/Po-2VS offers a WW2 light night bomber alongside the modern jets. Its separate biplane wings and slender supporting struts reward patient alignment, so the compact scale should not be mistaken for a simple build.
Russian military helicopter models
Compare attack and transport helicopters across 1:72 and 1:48 scales. The Mi-28NE is an Intermediate attack-helicopter build, the Mi-26 is a substantial heavy transport and the Mi-24P offers a larger Hind project. Rotor clearance matters as much as fuselage length.
Best for a modern attack helicopter
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:72
80 parts · About 24cm overall
Choose the Mi-28NE for a different modern attack-helicopter shape alongside a Hind or Kamov. The kit has 80 parts but still needs glue, cockpit work and careful rotor assembly; it is rated Intermediate.
Best for a heavy transport helicopter
Challenging · Plastic · 1:72
238 parts · About 55cm overall
The Mi-26 brings a substantial heavy-lift transport subject to a 1:72 collection. Zvezda lists an overall model size of 55cm, so measure the full display area before buying. Large assemblies and the rotor support a Challenging rating.
Best for a larger cannon-armed Hind
Challenging · Plastic · 1:48
326 parts · About 44.7cm overall
Choose the Mi-24P for its fixed side-mounted cannon configuration. This 1:48 kit combines interior assembly, small external parts and a substantial rotor system, making it a Challenging build with a larger display footprint.
Mi-24 Hind models
Choose the Hind variant before choosing the scale. Trumpeter’s Mi-24A has the early cockpit shape; Zvezda’s Mi-24P kits represent the fixed side-mounted cannon version, while the Mi-24V/VP kit offers alternative nose armament. The compact 1:144 snap-fit Mi-24V provides an Easy alternative to these detailed glue-built kits.
Best for an early Hind helicopter
Challenging · Plastic · 1:48
Mi-24A variant · Photo-etched parts
Trumpeter’s Mi-24A represents an early Hind with a distinctive cockpit profile. This Challenging 1:48 kit includes clear glazing and photo-etched detail; its 36cm rotor diameter makes overhead display clearance as relevant as the fuselage length.
Best for a detailed 1:72 Hind
Challenging · Plastic · 1:72
267 parts · About 29.8cm overall
This Mi-24P offers a smaller-scale alternative to Zvezda’s 1:48 kit without becoming a simple build. Its 267 parts, internal assembly and fine exterior details support a Challenging rating; the fixed cannon distinguishes the P variant.
Best for choosing V or VP armament
Challenging · Plastic · 1:48
318 parts · About 44.7cm overall
Build a larger Hind with a choice of Mi-24V or Mi-24VP configuration. The nose armament differs, so choose the version before assembly. Interior work, clear parts and rotor alignment make this a Challenging project.
Kamov helicopter models
Compare two single-seat Ka-50 Black Shark kits with the two-seat Ka-52 Alligator. HobbyBoss and Zvezda offer different part counts and assembly sequences at 1:72 scale. All three are Intermediate glue-built kits, with two coaxial rotors that need careful alignment.
Best for a lower-part-count Ka-50
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:72
93 parts · About 21cm long
HobbyBoss provides an alternative single-seat Ka-50 with 93 parts and a rotor diameter of about 20cm. It is still an Intermediate glue-built kit: compare the construction sequence and markings rather than treating fewer parts as a beginner rating.
Best for a more involved Ka-50 kit
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:72
145 parts · About 21cm overall
Choose Zvezda’s single-seat Ka-50 for a conventional glue-built project with 145 parts. Align the two coaxial rotors carefully and plan painting around the cockpit and airframe assembly.
Best for a two-seat Kamov subject
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:72
123 parts · About 21cm overall
The Ka-52 adds a side-by-side two-seat cockpit to the Kamov selection. Its coaxial rotor system gives it a different silhouette from the Mi-24 and Mi-28. Allow time for careful rotor alignment and painting.
Russian tank models
Compare WW2, Cold War and modern subjects as well as the assembly method. Airfix’s compact T-34 and Tamiya’s larger T-62A use conventional plastic construction; Piececool’s T-90A uses folded steel. The Zvezda SU-100 is a tank destroyer, with an Easy snap-fit build.
Best for a compact Soviet tank
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:76
Vintage Classics · 1:76 scale
This Airfix Vintage Classics kit offers a small T-34 display with traditional glue assembly. At 1:76 it is smaller than a 1:35 version of the same tank; check scene compatibility before combining it with 1:72 models.
Best for a Cold War tank collection
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:35
Soviet T-62A · Commander figure
Move beyond WW2 armour with Tamiya’s T-62A. This Intermediate 1:35 plastic kit includes a commander figure and engine-grille mesh, adding smaller fittings to the main hull, track and turret assembly.
Best for a metal tank project
Challenging · Metal
150 steel parts · Fold-and-tab assembly
Piececool’s T-90A offers a different build from the plastic tank kits. Shape and secure small steel parts with folded tabs to form the vehicle. This Challenging metal model has no verified scale, so choose it as a standalone display.
Choosing a scale for Russian military models
For the same subject, 1:35 is larger than 1:72 and 1:48 is larger than 1:72. Compare actual finished dimensions across different subjects: a submarine or helicopter can need more display space than a tank.
| Scale | Subject | What to consider | Catalogue examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:144 | Helicopters | A compact Hind with small snap-fit parts. It will not match 1:72 aircraft in the same scale scene. | Zvezda Mi-24V |
| 1:72 | Aircraft, helicopters and armour | Compare assembly method and finished dimensions. The Mi-8T is about 25.5cm overall; the much larger Mi-26 needs about 55cm. | Zvezda Su-25 / Zvezda Mi-8T / Zvezda Mi-26 / Zvezda SU-100 |
| 1:76 | Armour | A compact traditional tank build. 1:76 and 1:72 are different scales, so match vehicles, figures and scenery carefully. | Airfix T-34 |
| 1:48 | Helicopters | Allow space for the rotor disc as well as the fuselage. These larger kits are Challenging builds; choose the transport or attack variant first. | Zvezda Mi-8MT / Zvezda Mi-24P / Zvezda Mi-24V/VP |
| 1:35 | Tanks | A larger armour display with room for crew figures. Select the era and vehicle version before planning a diorama. | Tamiya T-34/76 1943 / Tamiya T-62A / Tamiya JS-3 |
| 1:350 | Submarines | A small ratio can still produce a long model: the Zvezda Delfin hull is about 48.6cm. Check the finished dimensions. | Zvezda Delfin / Delta IV |
The Piececool T-90A has no verified scale. Choose it for its metal construction and display size rather than assuming it matches a plastic armour collection.
1:72 Russian military models
Build a compact SU-100, a pre-coloured Su-57 or a Mi-8T transport helicopter in the same scale. Assembly ranges from First Build to Intermediate. Scale alone does not determine display size: the 1:72 Mi-26 Halo measures about 55cm overall.
Best for a snap-fit armour build
Easy · Plastic · 1:72
Tank destroyer · Snap-fit construction
Choose the SU-100 for a compact Soviet tank destroyer rather than a turreted tank. Zvezda’s 1:72 snap-fit kit is rated Easy; some additional detail parts can be glued, and painting remains a separate finishing choice.
Best for a first aircraft build
First Build · Plastic · 1:72
Pre-coloured push-fit kit · Stand included
Best for a 1:72 transport helicopter
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:72
145 parts · About 25.5cm overall
The Mi-8T adds a military transport helicopter to a 1:72 aircraft collection. It is a conventional Intermediate plastic kit with 145 parts; check the rotor clearance as well as the fuselage when planning the display.
1:48 Russian military models
Choose a Mi-8MT transport or a Mi-24 Hind for a larger helicopter display. These Zvezda kits are Challenging builds with interior work, clear parts and substantial rotor assemblies. The Mi-24P and Mi-24V/VP represent different armament configurations.
Best for a transport helicopter
Challenging · Plastic · 1:48
Mi-8MT transport helicopter · 1:48 scale
Build the Mi-8MT for a transport-helicopter subject with a substantial display presence. Zvezda’s Challenging 1:48 kit combines interior work, fuselage assembly and detailed rotors; measure the completed model’s length and rotor clearance before choosing a cabinet.
Best for a larger cannon-armed Hind
Challenging · Plastic · 1:48
326 parts · About 44.7cm overall
Choose the Mi-24P for its fixed side-mounted cannon configuration. This 1:48 kit combines interior assembly, small external parts and a substantial rotor system, making it a Challenging build with a larger display footprint.
Best for choosing V or VP armament
Challenging · Plastic · 1:48
318 parts · About 44.7cm overall
Build a larger Hind with a choice of Mi-24V or Mi-24VP configuration. The nose armament differs, so choose the version before assembly. Interior work, clear parts and rotor alignment make this a Challenging project.
1:35 Russian military models
Tamiya’s T-34/76, T-62A and JS-3 offer three Soviet tank subjects in one armour scale. Choose a WW2 medium tank, a Cold War tank or a heavy-tank design introduced in 1945; match the subject to the date of your intended display.
Best for a traditional WW2 tank build
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:35
1943 production model · Crew figures
Tamiya’s 1943 T-34/76 brings a wartime Soviet medium tank to a 1:35 collection. Conventional hull, track and turret assembly makes this an Intermediate plastic project, with crew figures to build and finish alongside the vehicle.
Best for a Cold War tank collection
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:35
Soviet T-62A · Commander figure
Move beyond WW2 armour with Tamiya’s T-62A. This Intermediate 1:35 plastic kit includes a commander figure and engine-grille mesh, adding smaller fittings to the main hull, track and turret assembly.
Best for a Soviet heavy tank
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:35
JS-3 / IS-3 heavy tank · 1:35 scale
The JS-3, also called IS-3, adds a low rounded turret and distinctive pointed hull front to a Soviet armour display. It is a 1945 design associated with post-war service; avoid treating it as a tank that fought in the battle for Berlin.
How to choose a Russian military model
Start with the subject and period, then compare the supplied assembly method, build rating and space needed for display.
Match Soviet and Russian subjects
For a WW2 scene, compare the T-34/76 1943, SU-100 and U-2/Po-2VS. The T-62A, Mi-24A and modern Su-57 belong to different periods. A shared country category does not make the kits one historical collection.
Choose the assembly method
SEBUNAS’s Su-57 uses pre-coloured push-fit parts. Zvezda’s SU-100 uses snap-fit construction, with optional glue for some details. Zvezda’s small 7403 Mi-24V also assembles without glue, but needs paint for the illustrated finish. Conventional plastic kits need modelling cement, while the Piececool T-90A uses small metal tabs.
Compare the build, not only the part count
Our difficulty ratings describe constructing the supplied kit. A compact biplane can need precise wing and strut alignment; a larger plastic tank may use more familiar assembly stages. Optional weathering is a separate finishing choice.
Measure the finished display
Check rotor diameter for helicopters and hull length for submarines. The 1:72 Mi-26 has an overall model size of about 55cm, so it needs a substantial display area despite its scale. The Trumpeter Mi-24A has a 36cm rotor diameter, while the Zvezda Delfin is about 48.6cm long. Leave enough clearance around the completed model.
Compare Russian military models
Compare the recommended kits by era, scale, build rating and current retailer offer. Prices and buttons refer to the same new-kit listing; use the product page for the full specification and other available offers.
| Model / brand | Era | Scale | Difficulty | Price | Retailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zvezda 5044 SU-100 | WW2 | 1:72 | Easy | £17.86 | |
| Piececool T-90A Metal Model | Modern Russian | Not stated | Challenging | £29.99 | |
| Zvezda 9062 Delfin / Delta IV | Cold War / later | 1:350 | Intermediate | £25.78 | |
| Trumpeter 05828 Mi-24A Hind-B | Cold War | 1:48 | Challenging | £41.97 | |
| Airfix A01316V T-34 | WW2 | 1:76 | Intermediate | £9.99 | |
| Tamiya 35059 T-34/76 1943 | WW2 | 1:35 | Intermediate | £21.67 | |
| Tamiya 35108 T-62A | Cold War | 1:35 | Intermediate | £19.63 | |
| Tamiya 35211 JS-3 Stalin | 1945 / post-war | 1:35 | Intermediate | £37.99 | |
| Zvezda 4828 Mil Mi-8MT | Cold War / later | 1:48 | Challenging | £51.55 | |
| Zvezda 7297 Su-33 Flanker-D | Modern Russian | 1:72 | Challenging | £26.75 | |
| Zvezda 7227 Su-25 Frogfoot | Cold War / later | 1:72 | Intermediate | £17.54 | |
| ICM 72243 U-2/Po-2VS | WW2 | 1:72 | Challenging | £17.22 | |
| SEBUNAS WP010001 Su-57 | Modern Russian | 1:72 | First Build | £18.99 | |
| Zvezda 7403 Mi-24V Hind | Soviet / Cold War | 1:144 | Easy | £8.79 | |
| Zvezda 7216 Ka-50 Black Shark | Modern Russian | 1:72 | Intermediate | £17.09 | |
| HobbyBoss 87217 Ka-50 Black Shark | Modern Russian | 1:72 | Intermediate | £15.42 | |
| Zvezda 4823 Mi-24V/VP Hind | Soviet / Cold War | 1:48 | Challenging | £55.54 | |
| Zvezda 7224 Ka-52 Alligator | Modern Russian | 1:72 | Intermediate | £17.65 | |
| Zvezda 7255 Mi-28NE Night Havoc | Modern Russian | 1:72 | Intermediate | £18.42 | |
| Zvezda 7270 Mi-26 Halo | Soviet / Cold War | 1:72 | Challenging | £36.39 | |
| Zvezda 4812 Mi-24P Hind | Soviet / Cold War | 1:48 | Challenging | £45.95 | |
| Zvezda 7230 Mi-8T Hip-C | Soviet / Cold War | 1:72 | Intermediate | £18.27 | |
| Zvezda 7315 Mi-24P Hind | Soviet / Cold War | 1:72 | Challenging | £21.53 |
Russian and Soviet military models by era
The range spans Soviet wartime designs, Cold War vehicles and modern Russian aircraft. Choose the exact version and markings when you want a historically matched scene.
Second World War
Tamiya’s T-34/76 1943, Airfix’s T-34, the Zvezda SU-100 and ICM U-2/Po-2VS provide Soviet wartime subjects. The SU-100 represents late-war armour; do not assume every vehicle belongs to every year of the conflict.
1945 and the Cold War
The JS-3 / IS-3 entered the picture in 1945 and is associated with post-war service, rather than combat against Germany. The T-62A, Mi-8MT, Mi-24A and Delfin-class submarine offer later Soviet subjects.
Modern Russian subjects
The Su-57 and T-90A provide modern aircraft and armour themes, while the Su-33 adds a Russian naval fighter. The Ka-52 and Mi-28NE extend the modern attack-helicopter selection. Check a kit’s markings and configuration rather than relying on the broad Cold War or modern label alone.
Browse all Russian military models
Browse published Russian and Soviet models with listed prices. New products enter this grid automatically when assigned to the Russian military category. Filter by subject, brand, material or scale, and use the page numbers to browse the full selection.
Zvezda Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D 1:72 Model Kit 7297
Russian military model FAQs
Does this page include Soviet military models?
Which Russian model is suitable for a first build?
SEBUNAS’s Su-57 WP010001 is rated First Build and uses pre-coloured push-fit parts without glue or painting. For compact armour, the Zvezda 5044 SU-100 is rated Easy. For an Easy helicopter, Zvezda’s 7403 Mi-24V uses 29 snap-fit parts at 1:144 scale and needs no glue. It is not a pre-painted kit. Compare the actual construction method as well as the subject.
Is Zvezda’s SU-100 1:72 or 1:76 scale?
Zvezda 5044 SU-100 is a 1:72 kit. Airfix’s A01316V T-34 is 1:76. They are different scales, so check compatibility before using them in one scene. The SU-100 is a tank destroyer rather than a turreted tank.
Should I choose 1:72 or 1:35 for a Russian tank?
For the same vehicle, 1:35 makes a larger model than 1:72. The Zvezda SU-100 offers a compact snap-fit project, while Tamiya’s T-34/76 1943 provides a conventional 1:35 armour build with crew figures. Check the specific kit’s difficulty and finished size.
What is the difference between the Mi-8MT and Mi-24A kits?
Zvezda’s Mi-8MT is a transport-helicopter subject; Trumpeter’s Mi-24A Hind-B is an early gunship. Both are Challenging 1:48 builds, but their fuselage shapes, interiors and included details differ. Check the rotor footprint before buying.
Is the JS-3 a tank for a Battle of Berlin diorama?
The JS-3 / IS-3 is a Soviet heavy-tank design introduced in 1945, but it did not fight against Germany in WW2. Choose it for an appropriately dated post-war display. For a wartime tank project, compare the T-34/76 1943 and the markings supplied for your intended setting.
Does the Piececool T-90A match the 1:35 tank kits?
No scale is verified for the Piececool T-90A, so do not assume it matches 1:35 armour. It is a Challenging steel-sheet model assembled by shaping parts and securing tabs, offering a different experience from glue-built plastic kits.
What does Delfin or Delta IV mean?
Zvezda’s Delfin / Delta IV kit represents the Tula submarine. Delfin is the Russian class designation and Delta IV is the NATO name for the same class. The kit is 1:350 and about 48.6cm long; it is a plastic construction project rather than a working submarine.
Do the kits include paint and glue?
Contents vary. The SEBUNAS Su-57 needs neither for its pre-coloured push-fit build. The Airfix, Tamiya, ICM, Trumpeter and conventional Zvezda plastic kits need separate supplies for assembly and the illustrated finish. Check each exact kit’s Contents and Assembly Method fields before ordering.
Which Mi-24 Hind variant should I choose?
The Mi-24A has the early cockpit shape. The Mi-24P uses a fixed side-mounted cannon, while Zvezda’s Mi-24V/VP kit offers alternative nose armament. Choose the exact version and scale before matching markings or building a scene.
What is the difference between Ka-50 and Ka-52 models?
The HobbyBoss Ka-50 and Zvezda Ka-50 depict a single-seat Black Shark; the Zvezda Ka-52 Alligator depicts the side-by-side two-seat development. All three recommendations are 1:72 plastic kits rated Intermediate, with coaxial rotor assemblies.
Is a 1:72 helicopter always a small model?
No. The Mi-8T is about 25.5cm overall, while the Mi-26 Halo is about 55cm overall according to Zvezda. Compare finished dimensions and rotor clearance rather than the scale ratio alone.
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