Eduard 672144 Falanga 9M17P missiles 1/72 – Armament Set for Mi-24 Helicopter

Eduard 672144 Falanga 9M17P missiles 1/72 is a high-quality accessory set designed to replicate 9M17P Falanga anti-tank missiles used on Mi-24 helicopters in 1/72 scale. This product is manufactured by the renowned Czech company Eduard as part of the Brassin series, known for its very high level of detail and use of premium materials. The set is intended for modelers seeking authentic, accurately reproduced armament components for their miniatures of Soviet or Russian combat vehicles.

About the product and its use

• Scale: 1/72
• Category: Resin model with photo-etched parts and decals
• Materials: Resin (four missiles and launch rails), photo-etched details, decals
• Number of elements: 4 missiles with rails
• Decals: Yes
• Photo-etched Details: Yes
• Painting masks: No

Origin and historical application

The 9M17P Falanga anti-tank guided missile set was developed in the USSR in the 1960s and was widely used during the Cold War era, mainly by Warsaw Pact countries. The primary platform for this missile system was the Mi-24 Hind attack helicopter, as well as some armored vehicles and combat vehicles. The 9M17P Falanga missiles were standard issue for Soviet armed forces during Cold War conflicts, including the intervention in Afghanistan and various Middle Eastern conflicts in the 1970s and 1980s.

Usage and recommendations

• The set is intended for kit enhancement, especially recommended for realism enthusiasts and advanced modelers.
• Perfectly suited for dioramas and Mi-24 helicopter models by Zvezda, Trumpeter, Hobby Boss, and others in 1/72 scale.
• Assembly difficulty level: 3/5 – requires experience with fine resin parts and photo-etched elements.
• The combination of high-quality resin and photo-etched parts ensures a detailed representation of the real missiles and launch rails.

Eduard 672144 Falanga 9M17P missiles 1/72 stands out for its quality, precise detail reproduction, and the possibility of significantly increasing the realism of any Cold War Mi-24 attack helicopter model. This is an excellent choice for modelers looking for professional historical accessories for their models.