Russian Yak 130 is subsonic light fighting/training aircraft. Its cockpit simulates several fighting planes, such as Su-24, Su-25, Su-27, etc. Navigational and aiming equipment allows it to be used not just as a trainer, but as a combat simulation jet as well. If needed Yak can be used as a light combat jet, scout jet, troop support aircraft, as well as light bomber. It has a load capacity of over 3 tons of ordnance on nine hardpoints. It is the jet with the best price/usage ratio.
Zvezda published Yak-130 model back in 2018 in the completely new tool. This is just a reissue of that model with new markings and changed weaponry. The model is packed in the classic Zvezda hard cardboard box with a drawing on the front of it. There are 339 parts in the box, distributed on 11 trees (8 large, 2 small and 1 transparent). Parts have no injection residue or flash on them and the jet parts are identical to the ones from 2018 while instead of rocket pods KAB 500 KR tv-guided bombs, FAB 500 bombs and two R 73 rockets are given. The weaponry hints it is intended as a model of a bomber version. There are four paint schemes in instruction sheet (two Russian and one for Laos and Bangladesh each). Paint instructions are given in separate color sheet. There is also a sheet of decals with national markings and stencils. Instructions are clear and easy to follow. Very nice model and considering the price, a great quality to price ratio. Recommendations to fans of Russian Airforce. We would like to thank Zvezda for this sample.