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Build unique Soviet jets and specialized aircraft with precision-engineered 1/48 scale kits from ICM, the Ukrainian manufacturer known for tackling subjects other companies overlook. This specialized collection features the legendary MiG-25 Foxbat in interceptor and reconnaissance variants, representing one of the fastest and highest-flying combat aircraft ever built, plus BQM-34A Firebee and KDA-1 target drones documenting unmanned aerial vehicle development. ICM kits deliver exceptional detail with engraved panel lines, detailed cockpits, realistic landing gear, authentic Soviet markings, and optional accessories including ground equipment and trailers.
The MiG-25 Foxbat represents one of aviation's most impressive achievements, designed to intercept high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft and cruise missiles with speeds exceeding Mach 3 and operational ceilings above 80,000 feet. ICM offers the MiG-25PD interceptor variant featuring powerful R-40 air-to-air missiles, advanced radar systems, and the distinctive twin-engine configuration with massive intakes, plus the MiG-25RB reconnaissance variant equipped with cameras and sensors for high-speed, high-altitude intelligence gathering missions. Both kits capture the Foxbat's impressive size and unique design features including the distinctive chined nose, large vertical stabilizers, massive engine nacelles housing twin Tumansky R-15 turbojets, and the stainless steel construction required for sustained high-speed flight.
Target drone subjects document unmanned aerial vehicle evolution with the BQM-34A (Q-2C) Firebee representing advanced target drone development with jet propulsion, remote control systems, and recoverable design enabling multiple missions, available with or without ground handling trailer showing complete operational equipment. The KDA-1 (Q-2A) Firebee captures earlier target drone development with similar configuration but different systems and equipment, also available with or without trailer for complete ground display options. The US Aerial Target Drones set provides multiple drone variants in one package for comprehensive coverage. All kits feature engraved panel lines for realistic surface detail, detailed cockpits with instrument panels and ejection seats (MiG-25), optional open canopies revealing interior details, detailed landing gear with realistic struts and wheels, authentic jet engine intakes and exhausts, comprehensive decal sheets with Soviet Air Force and target drone markings, optional ground equipment and trailers (drone kits), and clear assembly instructions with painting guides. Explore our 1/48 ICM prop aircraft collection for additional subjects. For complete product catalogs, building guides, and historical information, visit ICM's official website.
ICM has distinguished itself by tackling subjects other manufacturers overlook, focusing on Soviet aircraft and specialized vehicles that expand modeling possibilities beyond the ubiquitous Western jets. The MiG-25 Foxbat represents one of aviation's most fascinating aircraft, designed during the Cold War to counter high-altitude threats including the SR-71 Blackbird and XB-70 Valkyrie. The resulting aircraft achieved performance that remains impressive decades later, with speeds exceeding Mach 3.2 and operational ceilings above 80,000 feet. Target drones including the Firebee family document the evolution of unmanned aerial vehicles from simple radio-controlled targets through sophisticated recoverable systems that paved the way for modern UAVs.
The MiG-25 emerged from Soviet concerns about American high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft and bombers, with design priorities emphasizing raw speed and altitude performance over maneuverability. The massive twin Tumansky R-15 turbojets each producing over 22,000 pounds of thrust with afterburner enabled the incredible performance, while extensive use of stainless steel construction allowed the airframe to withstand the extreme temperatures generated by sustained Mach 3 flight. The MiG-25PD interceptor variant featured powerful radar and long-range R-40 missiles for engaging high-altitude targets, while the MiG-25RB reconnaissance version traded weapons for cameras and sensors, conducting high-speed intelligence gathering missions that few aircraft could intercept. ICM's kits capture the Foxbat's distinctive appearance with the chined nose housing the massive radar, large vertical stabilizers providing directional stability at high speeds, huge engine nacelles with distinctive rectangular intakes, and the overall impression of raw power and purpose-built performance.
The Firebee target drone family represents American development of unmanned aerial vehicles for realistic air defense training, with the KDA-1 (Q-2A) and BQM-34A (Q-2C) variants documenting the evolution from basic targets through sophisticated systems. These jet-powered drones could be launched from ground facilities or aircraft, flown via remote control to simulate enemy aircraft or missiles, and recovered via parachute for refurbishment and reuse. The technology developed for Firebee drones influenced later UAV development including reconnaissance and combat systems. ICM's drone kits include optional ground handling trailers showing the complete operational equipment, enabling realistic ground display dioramas. All kits feature engraved panel lines providing realistic surface texture, detailed cockpits with Soviet instruments and equipment (MiG-25), authentic landing gear with proper geometry, detailed jet engine details including intakes and exhausts, and comprehensive decal sheets with authentic Soviet Air Force markings and target drone schemes. Complement your ICM jet collection with propeller aircraft from our 1/48 ICM prop aircraft collection. For building techniques, painting references, and historical information, visit ICM's official website.