Shenyang J-6A / Nanchang J-6B Chinese Dragon - 1/144 kit

The Shenyang J-6A was the Chinese counterpart of the original MiG-19P, a radar-equipped Soviet supersonic fighter developed in the early 1950s, while the Nanchang J-6B was a local designation for the all-weather MiG-19PM interceptor.

Both aircraft were single-seat, all-metal monoplanes powered by two WP-6 (a licence-built Mikulin RD-9B) turbojets and were designed for interception, close air support and limited fighter-bomber roles. The J-6A mounted two cannons and could carry IR-homing anti-aircraft missiles, while the J-6B only carried similar missiles, rocket pods or bombs.

Following the initial manufacturing problems in China and temporary suspension of work, production was later resumed (J-6As in 1961 and J-6Bs in 1974) and both types of aircraft eventually entered service only with the PLAAF fighter units.

This injection-moulded kit contains 27 parts, one clear part (the cockpit canopy) and 10 resin parts. A comprehensive decal sheet is included.

Colour schemes included in the kit:

1. Shenyang J-6A Farmer B, Red 0001, Chinese Air Force (PLAAF – Chung-kuo Shen Min Taie-Fang-Tsun Pu-tai), early 1970s
2. Shenyang J-6A Farmer B, Red 25403, 87th Fighter Regiment, 29th Division, Chinese Air Force (PLAAF – Chung-kuo Shen Min Taie-Fang-Tsun Pu-tai), the 1980s
3. Shenyang J-6A Farmer B, Red 31533, 34th Fighter Regiment, 12th Division, Chinese Air Force (PLAAF – Chung-kuo Shen Min Taie-Fang-Tsun Pu-tai), late 1960s
4. Nanchang J-6B Farmer D, Red 14025, 3rd Fighter Regiment, 1st Division, Chinese Air Force (PLAAF – Chung-kuo Shen Min Taie-Fang-Tsun Pu-tai), late 1970s