More than Just a Display Piece, the Tupolev TU-16R Model Airplane is a Spectacular Work of Art

Our Tupolev TU-16 Badger Model Airplane exhibits unmatched, unequaled quality and intricate design to achieve exactness and accuracy of the actual model. It also comes with a sturdy, durable base stand which comes in different colors of your choice and a polished chrome steel support mounting rod or avail our variable pitch wall mount accessory.

Our Tupolev TU-16 Badger Model Airplane is made of the finest grade materials which underwent stages of meticulous and careful sanding, carving and modeling to its original form. Our craftsmen and artisans ensure finely handcrafted model airplanes with precise blueprint details of the original aircraft. The Tupolev TU-16 Badger Model Airplane's paint scheme, markings and parts are extremely complete, reflecting the original Tupolev TU-16R. This top-quality TU-16 Badger replica will surely mesmerize anyone who receives this elegant desktop display as a gift. This TU-16 Badger Tupolev Model Plane is definitely the ideal gift to every aviation enthusiast and avid aircraft collector, reviving the good, old flight memories for it displays perfect resemblance to the actual TU-16.

Tupolev TU-16R Badger History:

The Tupolev TU-16 (NATO codename: Badger) was a twin-engine jet bomber used by the Soviet Union.  It has flown for more than 50 years and, as the Xian H-6, remains in service with the Chinese air force. 

The TU-16 began as a high-altitude, free-fall bomber, in the mid-1950s it was equipped to carry early Soviet cruise missiles.

The TU-16 was built in numerous specialized variants for reconnaissance, maritime surveillance, electronic intelligence gathering (ELINT), and electronic warfare (ECM).  A total of 1507 aircraft was constructed in three plants in the Soviet Union in 1954-1962. A civilian adaptation, the Tu-104 'Camel', saw passenger service with Aeroflot.  Badger E (TU-16R) is the reconnaissance version of the airframe, with ELINT equipment, first of all meant for maritime reconnaissance.  It could guide KS missiles.

The TU-16 was also exported to Egypt, Indonesia, and Iraq.  It continued to be used by the Air Forces and naval aviation of the Soviet Union and subsequently Russia until 1993.  Delivery of the TU-16 to China began in 1958, and the Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAC) produces a copy of it under the Chinese designation Xian H-6.  120+ of these aircraft remain in service.