1/32 Clústeres y Dispensadores

Precision 3D-Printed Cluster Munitions and Dispenser Pods in 1/32 Scale

MPM Hobbies (US) 1/32 scale cluster munitions and dispenser collection represents specialized tactical ordnance that defined area-denial and anti-armor operations from the Vietnam War through contemporary conflicts. Utilizing advanced 3D-printing technology, each piece captures the complex mechanisms, distinctive shapes, and authentic details of cluster bombs and dispenser systems that smaller scales cannot replicate. These precision replicas transform aircraft models into fully armed tactical platforms showcasing the complete spectrum of area-effect weapons capabilities.

Comprehensive Range of Cluster Munitions

Our collection features the most significant cluster weapons in aviation history. The MK-20 Rockeye cluster bomb served as the primary anti-armor cluster weapon for U.S. and allied forces for over four decades, dispensing 247 armor-piercing submunitions designed to defeat tanks and armored vehicles. The CBU-89 Gator cluster bomb represented a sophisticated evolution, combining anti-tank mines and anti-personnel mines in a single weapon system for comprehensive area denial and battlefield interdiction.

The BLU-107 Durandal anti-runway bomb showcases specialized ordnance designed for airfield attack missions, featuring a rocket motor that drives the penetrator warhead deep into concrete runways before detonation, creating craters that deny enemy air operations. The AN-M41 with M-1 series cluster adapter represents earlier fragmentation bomb cluster configurations used extensively during WWII and Korea, demonstrating the evolution of area-effect weapons technology.

Tactical Dispenser Systems

Dispenser pods provided tactical flexibility by allowing aircraft to carry various submunition types for different mission requirements. The SUU-30 dispenser series could accommodate multiple submunition types including anti-personnel bomblets, incendiary submunitions, and leaflet dispensers, making it one of the most versatile tactical dispenser systems. The SUU-14A/A dispenser saw extensive use during Southeast Asian operations, carrying BLU-series bomblets for area suppression and interdiction missions.

The SUU-42/A flare dispenser pod represents defensive countermeasure systems that protected aircraft from infrared-guided missiles by dispensing high-intensity flares to decoy heat-seeking weapons. This pod became essential equipment for attack aircraft operating in high-threat environments, providing critical self-defense capabilities during low-level strike missions.

Superior 3D-Printed Resin Quality

MPM Hobbies (US) manufactures each cluster munition and dispenser using state-of-the-art 3D-printing technology and premium resin materials, ensuring exceptional detail reproduction that captures the complex mechanisms and distinctive features of these specialized weapons. The advanced manufacturing process replicates intricate dispenser doors, submunition compartments, fin assemblies, suspension hardware, rocket motor nozzles, and authentic surface textures with extraordinary precision.

Each set includes multiple units for maximum value and versatility, allowing you to create fully loaded strike aircraft or comprehensive ordnance displays. The cluster munitions feature accurate dimensional scaling, correct fin configurations, authentic fuzing mechanisms, and properly scaled suspension lugs that integrate seamlessly with 1/32 racks, launchers, and pylons. The premium resin material accepts paint beautifully and allows for realistic weathering techniques that enhance the authentic appearance of combat-deployed ordnance.

Historical Accuracy and Combat Loadouts

Create historically accurate tactical loadouts for attack aircraft across multiple conflicts. Equip Vietnam War-era aircraft including F-4 Phantoms, A-4 Skyhawks, F-105 Thunderchiefs, and A-7 Corsairs with MK-20 Rockeye cluster bombs and SUU-14 dispensers for anti-armor and interdiction missions. Configure Cold War strike fighters like F-111 Aardvarks and A-6 Intruders with CBU-89 Gator mines for area denial operations. Outfit modern attack aircraft including F-15E Strike Eagles, F-16 Fighting Falcons, and F/A-18 Hornets with mixed cluster munitions and precision-guided weapons for comprehensive strike packages.

French aircraft including Mirage 2000 and Rafale fighters can be equipped with BLU-107 Durandal anti-runway bombs for airfield suppression missions, reflecting actual operational loadouts used in various conflicts. The SUU-42 flare dispenser pod is appropriate for virtually any attack aircraft operating in contested airspace from the 1970s onward, providing essential defensive countermeasures against infrared-guided surface-to-air missiles.

Perfect Integration with Aircraft Models

These cluster munitions and dispensers are specifically designed to complement 1/32 jet aircraft, 1/32 propeller aircraft, and 1/32 helicopter models from all major manufacturers. They work seamlessly with 1/32 aviation ordnance accessories including multiple ejector racks, wing pylons, and fuselage stations to create comprehensive tactical armament displays.

Combine these cluster weapons with 1/32 general purpose bombs, 1/32 missiles, 1/32 rockets, and 1/32 rocket pods to create mixed ordnance loadouts that reflect actual combat configurations. Add 1/32 ground crew figures and weapons loading equipment to build dynamic armament scenes that showcase the complexity of tactical ordnance operations.

Modeling and Display Applications

The 1/32 scale provides the ideal canvas for showcasing the intricate details of cluster munitions and dispenser systems that smaller scales cannot capture. Display cluster bombs on MER (Multiple Ejector Rack) assemblies showing typical triple or quadruple loadouts used on attack aircraft. Create weapons preparation scenes with cluster bombs on loading carts alongside armament crews. Build comprehensive ordnance comparison displays featuring the evolution of cluster weapons from WWII through modern conflicts.

The premium resin material accepts all modeling paints including acrylics, enamels, and lacquers. Apply realistic weathering effects including paint chipping, metal wear, stencil fading, and environmental weathering to replicate combat-used ordnance. Use oil washes and panel line accents to emphasize dispenser door mechanisms, submunition compartments, and surface details. Add custom decals and stencils to represent specific squadrons, operational theaters, or time periods.

Construct detailed flight line scenes showing ordnance handlers loading cluster munitions onto wing pylons, or create weapons storage areas displaying the variety of cluster weapons available for different mission types. The distinctive shapes and mechanisms of cluster bombs and dispensers make them visually compelling subjects for photography and display, adding tactical authenticity to any aircraft model.

Expand your ordnance collection with complementary 1/32 aircraft detail sets, aftermarket accessories, and electronic warfare pods to create award-winning displays that capture the complete tactical capabilities of modern strike aircraft.