A-Model 72196 Raduga X-22 (Kh-22) AS-4 'Kitchen' Soviet Large Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile 1/72

The A-Model 72196 plastic model kit recreates the legendary missile produced by the USSR – the Raduga X-22 (NATO code: AS-4 'Kitchen'). This exquisitely detailed 1/72 scale kit is recommended for advanced and ambitious modelers interested in Cold War military technology. The kit does not include glue or paints.

Product Facts:

• Scale: 1/72
• Model’s Country of Origin: Soviet Union (USSR)
• Period of Use: Cold War (1960s–present, upgrades continue in Russia)
• Category: Plastic assembly model kit

Historical Background and Use of the X-22 Missile

The Raduga X-22 (Kh-22) is a long-range air-to-surface missile designed in the mid-1960s by the MKB Raduga design bureau. Its primary task was to destroy large naval targets, including aircraft carriers and fleets of NATO warships. The X-22 could be carried by Tu-22M and Tu-95K-22 strategic bombers. It was notable for its impressive range (up to 600 km in modernized versions) and the ability to carry either a conventional or a nuclear warhead.

The X-22 missile was operated by the Soviet and Russian navies and was also exported to some allied countries. Considered a key element of Soviet maritime doctrine during the Cold War, its modern variants are still in use in the current Russian Air Force.

Model Technical Data:

• Material: Plastic (high quality injection molded)
• Kit contents: Parts sprues, decals, assembly instructions
• Additions: Precision surface details, authentic decal markings
• Assembly and painting: Required (glue and paints not included)

Who is this product recommended for?

A-Model 72196 Raduga X-22 is an excellent choice for intermediate and advanced military modelers (difficulty level: 3/5). It offers a unique opportunity to build a distinctive addition to your collection of aircraft or Cold War dioramas. This model is especially recommended for enthusiasts of Soviet military technology and modelers building Tu-22M bomber collections.

Summary and Advantages

• Realistic replication of the X-22 missile details
• Ability to paint and personalize the model
• Potential for constructing dioramas with Soviet naval aviation
• A valuable piece for any Cold War military collection

The X-22 collector’s model is not only an exciting assembly project, but also a valuable historic exhibit for any modeling display!