Eduard 648574 UB-32A-24 rocket launcher 1/48 – Brassin Set for Soviet Helicopter and Aircraft Models

Eduard 648574 UB-32A-24 rocket launcher in 1/48 scale is an exceptionally detailed Brassin set, designed for modelers seeking perfect reproduction of aviation armament from the Cold War era and modern conflicts. The presented product is a resin model (resin vinyl) supplemented with photo-etched parts and professional decals, ensuring maximum realism and high quality of detail. The set is especially recommended as armament for the Mi-24 helicopter model by Zvezda, but it can also be successfully used in other Soviet and Warsaw Pact models—such as the Su-25 or MiG-21.

Historical and Technical Background of the UB-32A-24

The UB-32A-24 rocket pod is a Soviet container designed to fire S-5 57 mm unguided rockets. Widely used since the late 1960s both in the USSR and Warsaw Pact countries under license, it was the standard armament of Mi-24 Hind helicopters, Su-25 Frogfoot attack aircraft, MiG-21 fighters, and Su-17/Su-22 front-line bombers. It proved itself in military conflicts from the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan, through UN missions and post-Cold War conflicts, up to the present day.

• Model scale: 1/48
• Country of use: USSR/Russia, Warsaw Pact countries, and Soviet arms exporters
• Period of use: Cold War, modern era
• Material: high-quality resin + photo-etched parts
• Add-ons: decals, photo-etched details
• Category: resin model for enhancing plastic kits

Set Features and Difficulty Level

The Eduard 648574 UB-32A-24 set includes four complete rocket pods (each in two resin parts), photo-etched mounting details, a decal set for realistic marking, and clear instructions. The precision of the resin casting and the invaluable attributes of the photo-etched parts allow for a professional effect, making the product suitable for collections and themed dioramas.

We recommend this set to intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 3/5)—it requires skill in working with resin and photo-etched components. It significantly raises the level of detail and historical accuracy of the model, especially when displaying Mi-24 helicopters in combat versions. An excellent choice for enthusiasts of military technology and 20th-century aviation.