PZL TS-11 Iskra bis DF [Expert Set]

TS-11 Iskra bis D/DF kit

Model of TS-11 trainer jet with accessories. Recommended for intermediate and advanced level modeller.

Kit content:

TS-11 Iskra plastic kit with rocket pods and dropped flaps
PE parts for interior detail and FOD mesh covers
Big decal with 4 different markings schemes (3x Poland 1x India)
Pre-cut canopy and wheel masks

Markings options:

TS-11 Iskra bis DF - 3H-1411, 41st Tactical Aviation Squadron Słupsk – Redzikowo, May 2004. Currently aircraft is exhibited in Polish Weapons Museum in Kolobrzeg.
TS-11 Iskra bis DF - 3H-1806, 41st Tactical Aviation Squadron, Malbork, April 2009. Previous user’s (1st Tactical Aviation Squadron from Minsk Mazowiecki) insignia painted on nose. Currently aircraft is exhibited in Polish Weapons Museum in Kolobrzeg.
TS-11 Iskra bis DF - 3H-2013, 7th Special Aviation Regiment, 2nd section of 1st Aviation Squadron, Polish Navy, Siemirowice AB, August 1993.
TS-11 Iskra bis D, Air Force Academy, Hakimpet Air Base, Hyderabad, India, 1976.

History of the TS-11 Iskra bis D/DF aeroplane

The TS-11 Iskra jet plane was constructed by Tadeusz Sołtyk and produced at WSK ‘PZL Mielec‘ factory in 1964-87. It was designed to provide the Polish People's Army Aviation with an inexpensive and safe training platform for jest pilots. In the 1970s, the TS-11 Iskra bis D training-assault version and the TS-11 Iskra bis DF training-reconnaissance version were introduced into production. In 1975, 50 TS-11 Iskra bis D aircraft were sold to India, where they proved themselves in service at the Air Force Academy in Hakimpet, near Hyderabad. TS-11 bis D / DF planes have served in Polish Aviation for more than five decades, training pilots of combat jet aircraft. They were withdrawn from service in December 2020.

The TS-11 Iskra bis D / DF aircraft were armed with a 23 mm cannon and four underwing pylons 100 kg for bombs or pods with MARS-4 unguided missiles.