Trumpeter 07179 Russian 9P113 TEL w/9M21 Rocket of 9K52 Luna-M Frog-7 tactical rocket 1/72

Trumpeter 07179 Russian 9P113 TEL with 9M21 rocket of the 9K52 Luna-M system (Frog-7) in 1/72 scale is a faithful replica of one of the most recognizable Soviet mobile rocket launchers of the Cold War era. This plastic model kit is intended for advanced modelers as well as enthusiasts of 20th-century military history who value precise details and excellent fidelity to the original.

• Scale: 1/72 – allows the construction of a compact, detailed model, perfect for dioramas or collections of Cold War vehicles.
• Countries of use: Soviet Union and a wide range of allied and export nations, including Warsaw Pact countries, the Middle East, and Africa.
• Period of use: The system was introduced into service in 1965, was widely used during the Cold War, and even after its end appeared in many regional conflicts.
• Brief historical description: The 9K52 Luna-M rocket system, known in the West as Frog-7, was one of the most important rocket artillery assets of the Soviet Army. The 9P113 TEL launcher was built on the ZIL-135 8x8 truck chassis, providing high mobility and combat readiness. The design enabled the launching of the unguided 9M21 rocket with conventional, nuclear, or chemical warheads. Variants of this rocket were used by, among others, Iraq during the Iran-Iraq war, where a modified version known as "Laith-90" was developed.
• Material: high-quality polystyrene plastic; the set includes rubber tires for added realism, with no resin or metal parts included.
• Number of parts: over 60 parts, 5 frames, and separate rubber tires, ensuring a good level of detail at this scale.
• Category: plastic model kit – ideal for fans of military vehicles and Soviet technology.
• Recommendations: The Trumpeter 07179 model is especially recommended for modelers with intermediate or higher skill levels (difficulty: 3/5) – construction requires care, but is approachable thanks to high-quality castings and instructions. Excellent as part of a collection of Soviet rocket artillery systems or military dioramas from the Cold War period.

Trumpeter 07179 Russian 9P113 TEL w/9M21 Rocket is a faithful miniature of the Frog-7 mobile launcher. The kit does not include glue or paints — parts must be painted and assembled by the user. The model will let you explore the history of Soviet tactical rockets and is a real treat for historical military modeling enthusiasts!