1/35 Flying Leathernecks XM158A1 2.75 Rocket Launcher
Add authentic firepower to your 1/35 scale helicopter models with this precision resin XM158A1 2.75-inch (70mm) rocket launcher. This highly detailed weapons system accurately replicates the seven-tube rocket pod commonly mounted on UH-1 Huey gunships, AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters, and other rotary-wing aircraft during the Vietnam War and beyond.
Product Features
- Scale: 1/35
- Product Code: 35-5009
- Type: XM158A1 seven-tube rocket launcher
- Rocket Caliber: 2.75-inch (70mm)
- Compatibility: UH-1 Huey, AH-1 Cobra, OH-6 Cayuse, and other helicopters
- Material: High-quality resin casting
- Detail Level: Accurate tube configuration and mounting hardware
About the XM158A1 Rocket Launcher
The XM158A1 is a seven-tube rocket launcher designed to fire 2.75-inch (70mm) Folding-Fin Aerial Rockets (FFAR). This weapons system became iconic during the Vietnam War, where it was extensively used on UH-1 Huey gunships and AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters for close air support missions. The launcher's distinctive seven-tube configuration provided devastating firepower while maintaining a relatively compact profile for helicopter mounting.
Modeling Applications
This rocket launcher is essential for creating authentic Vietnam-era helicopter gunships and attack helicopters. Whether you're building a UH-1C Huey gunship, AH-1G Cobra, or OH-6 Cayuse light observation helicopter, these accurately detailed launchers add critical realism to your weapons loadout. The precision resin casting captures the tube arrangement, mounting brackets, and structural details of the actual weapons system.
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About Flying Leathernecks
Flying Leathernecks specializes in precision resin and 3D-printed aftermarket detail sets for military aviation models. Visit Flying Leathernecks' website to learn more about their extensive product line and find additional information about this detail set.