RESKIT RS72-0237 AIM-9M "Sidewinder" missile (4 PCS) 1/72

The RESKIT RS72-0237 AIM-9M "Sidewinder" 1/72 upgrade set is a high-quality set of four resin missiles designed for demanding aircraft modelers. Each missile is crafted with the utmost attention to detail, faithfully replicating the appearance of the original AIM-9M Sidewinder air-to-air missile used by the United States Air Force and many NATO countries.

• Scale: 1/72
• Country of use: United States, NATO countries (including the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Australia, Italy, Turkey, Spain, Netherlands, Poland)
• History and application: The AIM-9M Sidewinder is a version of the Sidewinder missile family, used from the 1980s to the present day. Widely deployed, including during Operation Desert Storm (1991) and in numerous local military conflicts. The AIM-9M features an improved guidance system and better resistance to enemy countermeasures compared to earlier versions.
• Period of use: Cold War, modern era (1980s – present)
• Material: High-grade resin, ensuring excellent detailing and the faithful reproduction of even the smallest surface elements and missile shapes.
• Kit contents: 4 detailed AIM-9M missiles, parts requiring minor sanding and assembly, assembly instructions.
• Extras: High-precision components, compatible with aircraft models from renowned manufacturers such as: Academy, Hasegawa, Airfix, Tamiya, Trumpeter, Fujimi, Italeri, Revell, Hobby Boss.
• Product category: Resin model produced by precision casting – upgrade set for 1/72 scale plastic kits.
• Recommended for: Especially recommended for modelers seeking realistic weapon details for modern and classic fighter models such as F-16, F-18, F-14, or Eurofighter Typhoon. The set is suitable for advanced modelers (difficulty level 3/5) due to the small, precision parts and the need for fitting to various aircraft types. Suitable for both contest models and elaborate military dioramas.

Adding the RESKIT RS72-0237 set will enrich any modern aircraft model with faithfully reproduced, detailed AIM-9M "Sidewinder" missiles, significantly enhancing the value and realism of any model collection.