1/72 Trumpeter FBC-1

by Feng Shi

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The FBC (Fighter Bomber China)-1, also known as the "Flying Leopard" or JH-7, made its debut at the Beijing military parade on Oct. 1, 1999, on the PRC's 50th anniversary. In 1999-2000, the PLAAF received at least 20 such long-range fighters, produced by Xian Aircraft Industry Corp., in Xian, capital of Shaanxi province.

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Each FBC-1 is equipped with 2 Rolls Royce Spay MK 202 engines. In early 2002, Xian Aircraft completed development of the JH-7A fighter-bomber, an improved copy of the FBC-1. Simultaneously, China received from Rolls Royce 90 Spey MK 202 engines.

The model from Trumpeter 1/72 kit .The model Length 310 mm and  Wingspan 177mm,Total Plastic Parts:86.

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