{"product_id":"modelsvit-72029-1-72-i-75-advanced-soviet-interceptor-prototype-plastic-model-kit","title":"Modelsvit 72029 1\/72 I-75 Advanced Soviet Interceptor Prototype","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe I-75 was a re-engined and radar-equipped version of the experimental I-7 Mach 2 class aircraft. Work on the I-7U started in early 1956, as a development of the proposed Klimov VK-3 (82.37 kN (18,518.83 lbf) thrust) turbojet powered I-3 prototype fighter. The airframe of the I-3 was modified for the larger and more powerful Lyulka AL-7F after-burning turbojet engine. A short test flight programme ended on 24 January 1958, after which the prototype was rebuilt into the I-75 by fitting an AL-7F-1 that delivered \"dry\" thrust of 6240 kg and 9215 kg with afterburner and modifying the nose to accept the Uragan-5 radar intercept system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maiden flight of I-75 took part on 28 April 1958. The Uragan-5B radar was fitted on 15 May 1958 and the tests continued from 25 December 1958.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its excellent performance the I-75 constantly suffered from development delays and the I-75 programme was terminated on 11 May 1959.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction contracts were placed for the contemporary Sukhoi T-43 (the Su-9 prototype), as Sukhoi were able to develop this interceptor faster due to its high commonality with the Su-7 tactical fighter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MODELSVIT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34774872752262,"sku":"MSVIT72029","price":59.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/8617\/3749\/products\/MSVIT72029.jpg?v=1600934409","url":"https:\/\/www.metrohobbies.com.au\/products\/modelsvit-72029-1-72-i-75-advanced-soviet-interceptor-prototype-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Metro Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}