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The Tu-16 was designed as an high-speed jet bomber for operations in theaters close to the Soviet Union. Intended to replace the TU-4, the greatest challenge during development was to doubling the speed to improve survivability in the face of enemy fighters. In 1955 work began on using the Tu-16 as the carrier for the K-10S (AS-2 Kipper) cruise missile for the Soviet Naval Air Force for use in an anti-shipping role. The missile's guidance system was added as an onboard system, with the missile mounted semi-submerged under the fuselage on the centerline in the bomb bay area. The TU-16K-10 prototype was finished in 1958 and series production started in 1959. Deployment into the Soviet Naval Air Force began in October 1961. A total of about 220 were built. Specification | Scale | 1:144 | | Model Brief | Length: 258 mm Wingspan: 231mm | | Total Plastic Parts | 87pcs | | Box Size | n/a | | Metal Parts | n/a | | Barcode | 9580208039084 | | Resin Parts | n/a | | Qty. / Ctn | n/a | | Photo Etched Part | n/a | | MEAS. | n/a | | Film Parts | n/a | | Total Sprues | 6pcs | | Decal Marking | USSR AIRFORCES | | More Features | n/a |    
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