Master AM-72-038 M197 – Three-barrelled rotary 20mm cannon - turned barrels with etched barrel clamps - used on AH-1 Cobra (scale 1:72)

Master AM-72-038 M197 is a unique model accessory set, allowing for a realistic replication of the three-barrelled rotary 20mm M197 cannon in 1:72 scale. The product was designed for advanced weapon display on the Bell AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter, as well as other modern helicopters and aircraft used by the United States from the Cold War through contemporary times.

Features and set contents:

• Includes three precisely turned brass barrels, characterized by excellent quality bores and muzzle openings.
• Equipped with photo-etched barrel clamps, authentically representing the original M197 cannon design.
• Set intended for use with 1:72 scale plastic models—ideal for dedicated weapon conversions of helicopters such as the AH-1 Cobra.
• Very easy assembly – simply cut off the plastic barrel, drill a hole for the metal barrels, and glue in place with cyanoacrylate adhesive.

Brief historical background:

• The M197 cannon is an American three-barrelled aircraft gun of 20mm caliber, developed in the 1970s as a lightweight alternative to Gatling-type systems used, among others, on Bell AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters.
• The weapon entered service in the late 1970s and early 1980s, being intensively used during armed conflicts of the Cold War era, including American interventions in Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.
• Mainly operated by the United States military and allied countries, it was installed in numerous helicopters, including the AH-1 Cobra, AH-1 Super Cobra, and in selected configurations of the AH-1Z Viper.

Material and product category:

• Material: high-grade brass (turned barrels) and photo-etched metal components.
• Category: accessory set for plastic scale models, dedicated to weapon upgrades in 1:72 scale.

Recommendation and difficulty level:

• We highly recommend the Master AM-72-038 set to both beginner modelers and advanced hobbyists who want to enhance the realism of their attack helicopter models.
• The product stands out for its exceptional ease of assembly (difficulty level: 2/5), making it accessible even to less experienced enthusiasts.
• Precision manufacturing ensures an excellent final result for dioramas and military model collections.