RESKIT RS48-0393 AN / ALQ-131 SHALLOW ECM POD in 1/48 scale is an exceptionally detailed accessory set dedicated both to fighter jets and support aircraft models, such as the A-7 Corsair II, A-10 Thunderbolt II, F-4 Phantom II, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-111 Aardvark, and C-130 Hercules. The set was developed by RESKIT, a respected company in the modeling industry, which has been providing high-quality accessories for years to enhance the realism and collector’s value of plastic models.

Historical Overview and Application

The suspended electronic countermeasure pod AN/ALQ-131 Shallow ECM Pod was developed in the United States in the 1970s. Its purpose was to protect combat aircraft by jamming enemy radars and guidance systems. Widely used by the US Air Force and NATO allied countries, it has seen action in numerous military conflicts—from the late Vietnam War period, through Middle Eastern interventions, up to modern operations such as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. It has been an essential component of aircraft equipment from the Cold War era to present times.

Product Specifications

• Scale: 1/48
• Designed for: A-7, A-10, F-4, F-16, F-111, C-130 aircraft
• Country of use: USA, NATO countries
• Period of use: Cold War, modern times
• Material: precision cast resin; 3D printed parts
• The set includes meticulously reproduced details, including access panels, rivet lines, and raised features
• Category: resin model – modeling accessory (aftermarket) for assembly plastic models

Who do we recommend this set for?

The RESKIT RS48-0393 AN / ALQ-131 ECM Pod set is an excellent choice for advanced modelers and collectors who wish to elevate the realism of their 1/48 scale aircraft models. Thanks to its extremely high level of detail, it will contribute to the authenticity of any model, especially in dioramas depicting combat configurations of NATO aircraft.

Assembly Difficulty Rating

Difficulty level: 3/5. The set is recommended for modelers with basic experience working with resin components and aftermarket parts.