{"product_id":"1-72-flying-leathernecks-lau-7a-4-lau-7a-5-1976-1987-172-2038","title":"1\/72 Flying Leathernecks LAU-7\/A-4 LAU-7\/A-5 1976 to 1987 (4) 172-2038","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1\/72 Scale LAU-7\/A-4 and LAU-7\/A-5 Missile Launcher Set (1976-1987)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd authentic detail to your 1\/72 scale Cold War-era aircraft models with this precision \u003cstrong\u003eLAU-7\/A-4 and LAU-7\/A-5 missile launcher set\u003c\/strong\u003e from Flying Leathernecks. This set includes four (4) 3D printed launchers representing the advanced LAU-7 variants used during the late Cold War period from 1976 to 1987, including the historic Gulf of Sidra incident.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour (4) 3D printed LAU-7\/A-4 and LAU-7\/A-5 missile launchers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate representation of the 1976-1987 configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for use with AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with F-14 Tomcat, F\/A-18 Hornet, F-4 Phantom, A-4 Skyhawk, A-6 Intruder, and A-7 Corsair II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Accuracy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn September 1976, AAC 688 introduced a new dual Fin Retaining Clip for the new AIM-9L Sidewinder, creating the LAU-7\/A-4. In June 1980, AAC-736 was introduced and the launcher became the LAU-7\/A-5. The LAU-7\/A-5 was the launcher used when two VF-41 F-14A Tomcats shot down two Libyan Su-22 Fitters over the Gulf of Sidra on 19 August 1981, marking one of the most famous air combat engagements of the Cold War era.\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, dual fin retaining clips, and mounting details based on technical references, ensuring your aircraft displays period-correct late Cold War weapons configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis launcher set is essential for modelers building late Cold War-era U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft from 1976 to 1987. The LAU-7\/A-5 is particularly significant for F-14 Tomcat builds commemorating the Gulf of Sidra incident. 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 - Early variant for early Vietnam builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/9444861509863\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eLAU-7\/A-1 thru A-3 Missile Launcher (1969-1975)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - Vietnam War-era variant\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-172-2038\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 1976-1987 (Late Cold War era)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used in Gulf of Sidra incident, August 19, 1981\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flying Leathernecks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51739284177127,"sku":"FLN-172-2038","price":4.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7798\/9095\/files\/MPM_1_22273173-01d4-4603-a515-55fc99ea3e9f.jpg?v=1769316558","url":"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/products\/1-72-flying-leathernecks-lau-7a-4-lau-7a-5-1976-1987-172-2038","provider":"MPM Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}