R-10 (KHAI-5) 1:33 Orel (236)

R-10 (KHAI-5) Reconnaissance Aircraft – 1:33 Card Model Kit | Orel 236

Scale - 1:33

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German

Product Description

Build a detailed scale replica of the R-10 (KHAI-5), a Soviet reconnaissance and light bomber aircraft developed during the 1930s, with this impressive 1:33 scale card model kit from Orel (No. 236).

Designed by a team at the Kharkiv Aviation Institute under the leadership of I.G. Neman, the KHAI-5 was developed as a modern reconnaissance aircraft with light bombing capability. After entering service, it became better known under its military designation R-10.

For its time, the aircraft incorporated several advanced design features, including retractable landing gear, sophisticated wing mechanisation, internal fuel tanks and specialised reconnaissance equipment. The R-10 saw operational service before and during the Second World War, including reconnaissance operations during the 1939 Battles of Khalkhin Gol. During the early stages of the German invasion of the Soviet Union, surviving aircraft were employed on reconnaissance and ground-attack missions.

This Orel 1:33 scale paper model provides a highly detailed representation of this unusual Soviet military aircraft. The kit consists of 14 A4 sheets and includes a detailed cockpit interior. It is rated as a medium-complexity build, making it particularly suitable for modellers with some previous experience of card aircraft models.

Although the kit does not contain extensive written assembly instructions, the construction process is presented through detailed assembly diagrams that clearly illustrate the positioning and construction of the individual components.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: Orel
• Catalogue Number: 236
• Aircraft: R-10 (KHAI-5)
• Type: Reconnaissance aircraft / light bomber
• Series: Military Aviation
• Country: USSR
• Historical period: 1930s / Second World War
• Scale: 1:33
• Format: 14 × A4 sheets
• Material: Printed card/paper
• Detailed cockpit interior
• Detailed assembly diagrams
• Medium-complexity card model
• Ideal for collectors of Soviet and WWII aircraft models
• Supplied as an unassembled card model kit

Summary

The Orel R-10 (KHAI-5) 1:33 Card Model Kit No. 236 is an excellent choice for aviation enthusiasts looking to add a less commonly modelled Soviet aircraft to their collection. With a detailed cockpit, large 1:33 scale and comprehensive construction diagrams, it offers an enjoyable project for intermediate card modellers and fans of Soviet military aviation, reconnaissance aircraft and WWII aircraft models.