ICM 72212 Soviet Air-to-Air Aircraft Armament (1/72) – Set of Soviet Air-to-Air Missiles

ICM 72212 Soviet Air-to-Air Aircraft Armament (1:72) is a high-quality set of plastic models of armament used on Soviet and post-Soviet fighter and attack aircraft in 1/72 scale. This product from the renowned ICM brand is designed for modelers who wish to accurately recreate historical and modern combat aircraft serving in the air forces of the USSR, Russia, and other countries utilizing Soviet military technology.

What is included in the set?

The kit consists of precisely reproduced plastic assembly parts representing a wide range of air-to-air missile types, including:

• R-3S (K-13) – used from the late 1950s in MiG-21, Su-9, Su-15 fighters
• R-13M – a development of the K-13, popular on MiG-21, Su-17, Su-22
• R-60 – the smallest and one of the most popular guided missiles used on MiG-23, Su-25, and Su-27
• R-23 and R-24 – semi-active radar missiles mounted on MiG-23 and MiG-27 fighters
• R-27 – a modern medium-range missile used on Su-27 and MiG-29, still a staple in many fighter fleets

The set allows you to arm 4 to 6 aircraft models in various configurations. All missiles are made from high-quality plastic.

Historical and operational information

Soviet air-to-air missiles have been used in numerous armed conflicts since the late 1950s by the air forces of the USSR, Warsaw Pact countries, Middle Eastern countries, and African states. For example, the R-60 and R-13M actively participated in the Afghan war and numerous aerial incidents during the Cold War.

The missiles included in this set were used on aircraft operating during the Cold War era, and some of them are still in use today.

Categories and materials

• category: plastic model kit – aircraft weaponry
• high-quality plastic
• does not include glue or paints

Difficulty level and use

• difficulty level: 2/5 – recommended for both beginners and advanced modelers, especially those interested in military aviation
• ideal for dioramas, upgrading Soviet and Russian fighter jet models

Recommendation: We recommend the ICM 72212 set to every modeler building Soviet combat aircraft in 1/72 scale. Authentic detailing and a wide selection of missiles allow you to achieve highly realistic models, both historical and modern. This is an excellent option for increasing the realism level of any collection!