Hasegawa X72-13 US Aircraft Weapons VIII (1/72)

The Hasegawa X72-13 US Aircraft Weapons VIII set in 1/72 scale is an extremely detailed and complete accessory for aircraft modelers, allowing you to arm American aircraft from the Cold War and modern eras. This plastic assembly kit was designed to replicate a diverse array of weaponry used by the US Air Force and US Navy in many armed conflicts at the end of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st century.

The set includes a wide selection of aircraft ordnance such as air-to-air missiles, guided and unguided bombs, pods – all developed with the utmost attention to detail, enabling accurate reproduction of authentic loadouts for American aircraft like the F-14 Tomcat, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F/A-18 Hornet, and A-10 Thunderbolt II. This set is an invaluable addition for modelers building dioramas or wishing to enhance their models with realistic and historically accurate weaponry.

• Scale: 1/72
• Category: plastic model kit – accessory set
• Material: high-quality polystyrene plastic
• Equipment country of origin: United States
• Period of use: Cold War, modern times (1970s – present)
• Example usage: Persian Gulf conflict, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Afghanistan war
• Set contents: multiple types of missiles (e.g. AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-120 AMRAAM), bombs (GBU-12 Paveway II, Mk. 82), pods and pylons
• Kit does not include glue or paints – to be purchased separately

This set is recommended for both advanced and intermediate modelers looking to enhance the realism of their American aircraft models. The high quality of the components ensures ease of assembly and an excellent finished appearance, while the wide variety of armament allows the set to fit many models in your collection. Hasegawa is known for its attention to detail, making the weaponry look extremely realistic even in the small 1/72 scale.

Assembly difficulty level: 2/5 – dedicated to modelers with basic or intermediate experience in assembling model accessories.