RESKIT RS72-0162 R-23Т MISSILES (2 PCS) 1/72 – Resin missile set for aircraft model enhancement

RESKIT RS72-0162 R-23Т MISSILES (2 PCS) in 1/72 scale is a high-quality set of two R-23T air-to-air missiles, designed to enhance plastic models of military aircraft. The set is made from modern resin, which ensures exceptionally sharp detail, precision, and fidelity to the original, far surpassing standard plastic parts included with most model kits.

Historical Information

The R-23T is a Soviet medium-range air-to-air missile developed by the Vympel Design Bureau in the late 1960s. The “T” designation refers to the infrared homing (thermal) version. R-23 missiles were the primary armament of interceptor fighters such as the MiG-23, widely used by Warsaw Pact countries as well as numerous nations in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. This weapon was actively deployed from the 1970s until the early 1990s, throughout the Cold War period, taking part in the Afghan conflict, various Middle Eastern wars, and during Soviet Air Force operations.

Detailed Technical Information

• Scale: 1/72
• Number of parts in the set: 2 missiles
• Material: high-quality resin
• Manufacturer: RES/KIT
• Enhancement set – perfect for increasing the realism of aircraft models such as the MiG-23MF, MiG-23MLD, or export versions of this fighter
• Precisely reproduced surface details, riveting, and mounting rails
• The set does not include decals or photo-etched parts
• Historical period of use: Cold War (1970s–1990s)
• Countries of use: USSR / Russia, Warsaw Pact allies, and export nations

Product Category

This product belongs to the category: resin enhancement sets for 1/72 scale aircraft models.

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

I highly recommend RESKIT RS72-0162 both for advanced modelers and hobbyists at an intermediate experience level who wish to upgrade their aircraft models with realistic and accurately detailed armament. The resin form requires careful handling and basic familiarity with working with this material – difficulty level: 2/5. It is an excellent choice for dioramas, collections, and modeling projects depicting Cold War aviation.