1/48 Rocket Pods U.S. Military Aircraft Launchers

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1/48 Rocket Pods

Precision 3D printed resin rocket launcher pods in 1/48 scale from MPM Hobbies. These highly detailed U.S. military rocket pods feature authentic dimensions and panel lines for aircraft models. Perfect for enhancing your 1/48 MPM Ordnance Pods and Rockets loadouts alongside 1/48 MPM Missiles. Manufactured by MPM Hobbies (US) using advanced resin printing technology.

Authentic Rocket Launchers for 1/48 Scale Aircraft

MPM Hobbies delivers museum-quality precision to your 1/48 scale military aviation builds with expertly crafted 3D printed resin rocket pods. These launcher systems represent the most widely deployed aerial rocket platforms in U.S. military aviation history, serving from the Korean War through modern conflicts on countless aircraft types.

Museum-Quality Detail and Accuracy

Each rocket launcher pod is meticulously designed using high-resolution 3D printing technology with premium resin materials. The advanced manufacturing process captures authentic panel lines, mounting hardware, dimensional accuracy, and surface details that match technical specifications. These lightweight pods integrate seamlessly with 1/48 scale aircraft kits, requiring minimal cleanup and accepting paint readily for weathering and finishing techniques.

Versatile Ordnance for Multiple Aircraft Platforms

U.S. military rocket pods including the LAU-3/A, LAU-10/A, LAU-32, LAU-59, LAU-61, and LAU-68 series served on numerous aircraft including the F-4 Phantom II, A-4 Skyhawk, A-7 Corsair II, F-5 Tiger II, F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and AH-1 Cobra. These launcher systems fired 2.75-inch Folding-Fin Aerial Rockets in air-to-ground attack, close air support, suppression of enemy air defenses, and forward air controller marking missions.

Complete Your Weapons Arsenal

Expand your ordnance options with additional weapons from our 1/48 MPM Bombs collection featuring gravity bombs, guided munitions, and cluster weapons. Pair these rocket pods with complementary systems from our 1/48 MPM Torpedoes and 1/48 MPM Mines collections for historically accurate combat loadouts. Discover the complete range of precision aftermarket accessories at MPM Hobbies (US), your trusted source for exceptional scale modeling products.

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