Takom 3002 Lun-Class Ekranoplan 1/144 – plastic model kit

The Takom 3002 Lun-Class Ekranoplan in 1/144 scale is a fascinating offering for enthusiasts of unique aviation engineering and twentieth-century military technology history. This detailed plastic model kit replicates the famed Soviet ekranoplan Project 903 (Lun class), known for utilizing ground effect, allowing it to travel just above the water surface at impressive speeds.

• Scale: 1/144 – ensures a balanced ratio of detail and overall size
• Country of Operator: USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics), Russian Federation
• Historical period: Cold War, in service 1987–late 1990s
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Material: High-quality plastic, ensuring precision of details and ease of assembly
• Kit contents: Sprue parts for constructing the ekranoplan model, decals. The kit does not include glue or paints.
• Recommended model: For both enthusiasts of unusual constructions and modelers interested in Soviet military technology
• Difficulty level: 3/5 – the model has many details and will be an interesting challenge for intermediate and experienced modelers

Historical and technical description

The Lun-class ekranoplan is one of the most recognizable Soviet vehicles utilizing ground effect. Designed by Rostislav Alekseyev in the 1970s, it was intended for rapid troop deployment and armed attacks, as well as transporting P-270 Moskit anti-ship missiles along the coast of the Caspian Sea. The craft remained in service from the late 1980s to the late 1990s. Its uniqueness lies in combining features of both an aircraft and a ship – it was neither a conventional airplane nor a ship. It was classified as a GEV (ground effect vehicle) by the International Maritime Organization.

The Takom model captures the unusual construction and silhouette of the ekranoplan, retaining characteristic features such as massive wings, large engines, and a streamlined fuselage. Thanks to its uniqueness, the Lun ekranoplan is an original and rarely-seen subject in model collections devoted to military aviation and the naval weaponry of the USSR.

Why choose the Takom 3002 Lun-Class Ekranoplan 1/144 model?

• The model is faithfully reproduced with all the construction details characteristic of Soviet engineering thought
• Ideal for expanding collections of aviation models and jet technology from the Cold War era
• The refinement and quality of the kit ensures an attractive final result even for demanding modelers
• The 1/144 scale allows you to build a model of optimal size that fits easily into any display

We recommend this product to intermediate modelers as well as all enthusiasts of extraordinary military designs. The Takom 3002 Lun-Class Ekranoplan 1/144 is a rare subject and an excellent opportunity to broaden your modeling horizons!