{"product_id":"1-72-flying-leathernecks-lau-7a-1-thru-a-3-missile-launcher-1969-1975-172-2037","title":"1\/72 Flying Leathernecks LAU-7\/A-1 Thru \/A-3 Missile Launcher 1969 to 1975 172-2037","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1\/72 Scale LAU-7\/A-1 Through \/A-3 Missile Launcher Set (1969-1975)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd authentic detail to your 1\/72 scale Vietnam War-era aircraft models with this precision \u003cstrong\u003eLAU-7\/A-1 through \/A-3 missile launcher set\u003c\/strong\u003e from Flying Leathernecks. This set includes four (4) 3D printed launchers representing the evolved LAU-7 variants that became the preeminent missile launcher system used throughout the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1975.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour (4) 3D printed LAU-7\/A-1 through \/A-3 missile launchers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate representation of the 1969-1975 configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for use with AIM-9D\/G\/H Sidewinder missiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with A-4 Skyhawk, A-6 Intruder, F-4 Phantom, F-8 Crusader, and OV-10 Bronco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Accuracy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn May 1969, AAC 545 introduced the Fin Retaining Clip for the AIM-9D\/G\/H Sidewinder, creating the LAU-7\/A-1. In January 1971, AAC-537-1 introduced the Detent Holdback Pin, creating the LAU-7\/A-2. By 1972, the launcher was re-designated as the LAU-7\/A-3 and became the preeminent launcher used in Vietnam with over 2,800 produced, equipping A-4, A-6, F-4, F-8, and OV-10 aircraft throughout the conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePremium 3D Printed Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlying Leathernecks utilizes advanced 3D printing technology to produce highly detailed weapons and launcher sets. Each LAU-7\/A launcher features accurate dimensions, fin retaining clips, and mounting details based on technical references, ensuring your aircraft displays period-correct Vietnam War weapons configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis launcher set is essential for modelers building Vietnam War-era U.S. Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps aircraft. The LAU-7\/A-3 was the most widely used missile launcher of the Vietnam conflict, making this set a must-have for authentic period builds. Pair these launchers with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1-72-fine-molds-aftermarket-parts-copy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e1\/72 Flying Leathernecks Aftermarket Parts\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/9444862492903\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eLAU-7 Stencil Data Decals\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for complete weapons detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComplementary Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete your aircraft's weapons loadout with these related items from MPM Hobbies:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/9444862099687\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eLAU-7\/A Missile Launcher (1958-1968)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - Earlier variant for early Vietnam builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/9444862492903\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eLAU-7 Missile Launcher Stencil Data Decals\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - Authentic markings for these launchers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1-72-fine-molds-aftermarket-parts-copy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e1\/72 Aircraft Aftermarket Parts\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - Additional weapons and detail sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/9444865966311\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eGBU-32 1000lb JDAM Set\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - Modern precision-guided ordnance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/9444863770855\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eGBU-38 500lb JDAM Set\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - Smaller precision munitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scale-model-aircraft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eScale Model Aircraft Kits\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - Compatible 1\/72 aircraft models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Flying Leathernecks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlying Leathernecks produces premium aftermarket ordnance, weapons sets, and detail accessories for scale modelers. Learn more about their complete product line at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingleathernecksdecals.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eflyingleathernecksdecals.com\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, the official source for information about Flying Leathernecks products.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e FLN-172-2037\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/72\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 launchers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3D printed resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1969-1975 (Vietnam War era)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 2,800 units produced historically\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flying Leathernecks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51739284963559,"sku":"FLN-172-2037","price":4.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7798\/9095\/files\/MPM_1_208b045d-17e1-4305-a210-e4173729a5fd.jpg?v=1769316559","url":"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/products\/1-72-flying-leathernecks-lau-7a-1-thru-a-3-missile-launcher-1969-1975-172-2037","provider":"MPM Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}