Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19PM Farmer-E Fighter Aircraft "Red 18" Soviet Air Force 1/72 Diecast Model by Panzerkampf

• Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19PM Farmer-E Fighter Aircraft "Red 18" Soviet Air Force die cast model by Panzerkampf.
• Brand new box.
• Detailed exterior.
• True-to-scale detail.
• Comes with a display stand.
• Includes missile accessories.
• This model does not have any openings.
• Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
• Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.
• Dimensions approximately Length- 8.25, Wingspan- 5 inches.
• Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel.
• It is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane.

HISTORY ASPECTS:
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19PM was one of the Soviet Union's first true supersonic interceptors, designed at the height of the Cold War to counter Western jet bombers and fighters. An evolution of the earlier MiG-19, the PM variant was fitted with a more advanced radar and armed exclusively with guided missiles, making it one of the first Soviet aircraft to abandon cannons in favor of all-missile armament. Aircraft such as Number 18 were part of the Soviet Air Defense Force (PVO), tasked with guarding Soviet skies against intrusions by NATO reconnaissance aircraft and potential nuclear-capable bombers.
The MiG-19PM entered service in the late 1950s and played a crucial role in the air defense posture of the USSR and its allies. Though never heavily engaged in direct combat under Soviet command, the aircraft did see operational use abroad through export to Warsaw Pact and friendly states. Variants of the MiG-19 were used by nations including East Germany, Poland, and Czechoslovakia, where they were positioned against NATO aircraft along the Iron Curtain. In addition, MiG-19s-including derivatives of the PM-were employed in conflicts such as the Vietnam War, the Indo-Pakistani wars, and Middle Eastern clashes, where they faced Western fighters like the F-4 Phantom and Mirage III.
As an interceptor, the MiG-19PM was intended to rise quickly, track intruders with its RP-5 Izumrud radar, and engage them with K-5 (AA-1 "Alkali") air-to-air missiles. While the system had limitations in terms of missile reliability and radar range, the aircraft marked a major step in Soviet air combat doctrine, moving toward the missile age. Number 18 represents this transitional period of jet aviation, when speed, climb rate, and missile armament became the defining factors of an interceptor's effectiveness.
This 1:72 scale model brings to life the sleek lines and Cold War character of one of the earliest supersonic interceptors. With finely detailed features, authentic Soviet markings, and an accurate representation of its missile-armed configuration, this replica is an ideal addition for aviation historians, Cold War enthusiasts, and collectors seeking a key piece of jet fighter evolution.