Balkan Models

1/72 Antonov An-2 decal sheet

Product # BM-7209

Product  Article by Steve Bamford on June 25 2015

 

      

This new decal sheet from Balkan Models includes markings for 6 different 1/72 Antonov An-2 from Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Serbia, Macedonia, Albania and Croatia.

The Antonov An-2 was designed to meet a 1947 Soviet Ministry of Forestry requirement for a replacement for the Polikarpov Po-2, which was used in large numbers in both agricultural and utility roles. Antonov designed a large single bay biplane of all-metal construction, with an enclosed cockpit and a cabin with room for seats accommodating twelve passengers. The first prototype, designated SKh-1, and powered by a Shvetsov ASh-21 radial engine, flew on 31 August 1947. The second prototype was fitted with a more powerful Shvetsov ASh-62 engine, which allowed the aircraft's payload to be significantly increased from 1,300 kg (2,870 lb) to 2,140 kg (4,720 lb), and in this form it was ordered into production. (Wikipedia)

The 6 aircraft include: 

  • Antonov An-2 No. 027, 16th Transport Air Base - Vrazhdebna, Bulgarian Air Force, Vrazhdebna AB, 2009

  • Antonov An-2 c/n 1G17104, No. 70374, Yugoslav Air Force, 1991

  • Antonov An-2 No. 70373, Serbian Air Force, Batajnica AB, 2008

  • Antonov An-2 No. 150, 501st Parachute Diversion Detachment, Macedonian Air Force, Petrovec AB, 2003

  • Shijiazhuang Y-5, No. 34, 4050 Regiment, Albanian Air Force, Tirana AB, 2006

  • Antonov An-2 No. 5 (c/n 1G167-05 ex YU-BKA), Croatian Air Force, SZV Osijek, 1992

Balkan Models has done a wonderful job selecting the 6 aircraft on this decal sheet with their wide variety of camo schemes from 6 different Balkan countries.

You can buy this decal sheet directly from Balkan Models.

Steve Bamford

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford