1/72 VVA-14 with Inflatable Pontoons by ModelSvit delivers a bold Soviet experimental aircraft build for modellers who enjoy rare Cold War prototypes.
Featuring:
- Inflatable pontoon configuration: Depicts the amphibious landing system designed for water operations.
- Distinctive VVA-14 layout: Captures the wide fuselage, high-mounted wings, and unusual engine arrangement.
- Detailed surface moulding: Fine panel lines and structural detail across the airframe.
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: 36.1 cm
- Width: 41.7 cm
- Height: 7.6 cm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: 1/72
- Manufacturer: ModelSvit
- Model: Beriev VVA-14 with Inflatable Pontoons
- Parts count: Approx. 200
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Required
- Paint/Glue: Required (not included)
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Pilot Figures: Not Included
Perfect for: Experienced aircraft modellers, Cold War aviation fans, and collectors of experimental and prototype aircraft model kits.
Why this kit matters
The Beriev VVA-14 was a Soviet experimental aircraft developed in the late 1960s to counter NATO ballistic missile submarines. Designed to operate from both land and sea, it combined amphibious capability with vertical and short take-off research.
Although the programme faced technical and funding limits and never reached operational service, the VVA-14 remains one of the most unusual aircraft concepts of the Cold War. This kit preserves a rare chapter of aerospace history and offers a challenging and eye-catching build.
How to use it
Build using paint and glue. Display proudly once finished, at home or in your collection cabinet.
This is a plastic model kit. Assembly, paint, and glue are required. It is not a toy.