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Have a look inside the box of Trumpeter's kit on the FROG-7.
From Trumpeter:The FROG-7 is the latest version and entered the Soviet armed forces in 1965. It has a range of 68 km (42 miles) and deploys a single warhead with at least six alternative payloads. The AA-22 and the AA-38 nuclear warheads both provide three yields between 3 and 20 kT, while the AA-52 offers four yields between 5 and 200 kT. It is also capable of carrying HE, submunitions, and chemical warheads (with up to 216 kg of VX nerve gas). The FROG-7 missile is 9.4 m long with a diameter of 0.54 m. Its launch weight varies depending on the payload, ranging from 2,450 kg to 2,485 kg. It is launched from a tracked tank chassis.

Russian 9P113 TEL with 9M21 Rocket of 9K52 Luna-M Short-range Artillery Rocket System (FROG-7). Kit #01025 features a detailed cab, full drive train assembly complete with engine transmission, differential housing, and suspension units. The tires are of hollow rubber with detailed tread pattern. There are well over 900 parts in 16 sprues. Included are 3 photo-etched frets and clear parts for the windshield and side windows. Decal sheet provides 8 finishing options--as deployed by Soviet Union / Russia, North Korea, German Democratic Republic, Iraq, and Czech Republic. When built the model’s dimensions are 295mm (L) by 85mm (W).
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Cool, another Russian to add to the growing Russian/Soviet pile.
DEC 02, 2016 - 10:48 PM
With North Korean marking options? That adds so many interesting possibilities!
DEC 02, 2016 - 10:53 PM
Never gonna get tired of the parade of Soviet/Russian kits to make. Ever.
DEC 03, 2016 - 02:54 AM
This will be another must get kit!!!
DEC 03, 2016 - 03:25 AM
soon need another cabinet for soviet only
DEC 03, 2016 - 03:45 AM
What else uses this chassis?
DEC 03, 2016 - 03:47 AM
Another example of cool Soviet-era gear that is still in the field because it's still relevant. And so are the models.
DEC 04, 2016 - 01:21 AM
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DEC 04, 2016 - 01:41 AM
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