Eduard 648493 AN/ALQ-87 ECM pod 1/48 – Resin equipment model for US Navy and USAF aircraft

The Eduard 648493 AN/ALQ-87 ECM pod in 1/48 scale is a high-quality model kit designed for advanced aircraft modelers who wish to recreate the authentic appearance of combat aircraft from the Vietnam War era. This model represents one of the most renowned electronic countermeasure systems used by the United States Air Force (USAF) and the United States Navy (US Navy) during armed conflicts from the mid-1960s onwards.

• Scale: 1/48
• Country of use: USA
• Historical period: Vietnam War, Cold War (1967-1980)
• Material: high-quality resin, photo-etched (metal) parts, decals
• Category: resin cast model, photo-etched accessories

Brief historical description of the AN/ALQ-87 ECM

The AN/ALQ-87 was an American electronic countermeasure (ECM) pod designed to jam enemy anti-aircraft radars. During the Vietnam War, this device was used on various types of combat aircraft, including the F-4 Phantom II, F-105 Thunderchief, and the A-4 Skyhawk. Thanks to its advanced technical solutions, the pod increased the survivability of crews during bombing and SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses) missions by neutralizing the air defense radar systems of North Vietnam.

Eduard 648493 Model Details

• 33 precise resin components allow for faithful reproduction of details of the main body and the pod’s variable antennas.
• Decals ensure application of historically accurate service and technical markings.
• Photo-etched parts allow for realistic finishing of details such as handles, hinges, and mounting mechanisms.
• No painting masks included, allowing for full freedom in applying your own modeling techniques.

Who is it for?

This model is intended for experienced modelers and collectors of aviation dioramas who value authenticity and attention to detail. An ideal addition to 1/48 scale models from the Vietnam War era, it significantly enhances the realism of combat aircraft from that time.

• Difficulty level: 4/5 – requires precise skills in working with resin and assembling photo-etched details.
• Recommended: thanks to excellent craftsmanship and historical accuracy – a key addition for modelers interested in Cold War aviation.