PST 72041 Rocket Launcher M-13 (US6) 1/72 – Plastic Model Kit

The PST 72041 Rocket Launcher M-13 (US6) in 1/72 scale is a faithful miniature of one of the most recognizable Soviet rocket launchers of World War II, popularly known as the Katyusha. The model represents the version mounted on the American Studebaker US6 chassis— a truck widely supplied to the USSR under Lend-Lease.

• Model scale: 1/72 – allows for capturing details while maintaining compact size, ideal for war dioramas.
• User country: Soviet Union
• Period of use: World War II (mainly 1943–1945); Katyusha launchers on the US6 chassis were used until the end of the conflict, and in some armies even after 1945.
• Material: high-quality plastic; the product does not contain any metal or resin parts.
• Category: plastic model kit

Historical Description

The M-13 "Katyusha" rocket launcher revolutionized artillery support on the battlefield, enabling the Red Army to conduct rapid and massive saturation fire. The Studebaker US6 chassis version was especially valued for the durability of the American trucks and their ease of transport. Katyushas helped break through German lines and struck fear into the enemy, who called them "Stalin's organs" (German: Stalinorgel) due to the distinctive sound of rocket salvos.

Model Features

• The kit is designed for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level: 3/5).
• Includes detailed components for the M-13 launcher and Studebaker US6 chassis. Glue and paints are not included—these must be purchased separately.
• An excellent choice for fans of Soviet military vehicles as well as collectors of Allied equipment from the World War II era.

This model is recommended for hobbyists interested in military technology and the reconstruction of historical Eastern Front scenes. Thanks to its scale and quality of execution, the PST 72041 Rocket Launcher M-13 (US6) fits perfectly in both collections and larger diorama projects.