Eduard 648552 AN/ALQ-99 Pod Low Band 1/48

Eduard 648552 AN/ALQ-99 Pod Low Band 1/48 is a high-quality Brassin accessory set designed for realistic replication of the integrated AN/ALQ-99 electronic countermeasure system in 1/48 scale. This product allows for detailed outfitting of combat aircraft models, offering an exceptionally precisely crafted Low Band pod used by the United States Air Force (US Navy, US Air Force, US Marine Corps) as well as several other allied countries.

The AN/ALQ-99 is an advanced electronic warfare suite designed to jam enemy radars and fire control systems. It has been widely used on the EA-6B Prowler and EA-18G Growler, forming a core part of the equipment for air defense suppression missions during the Cold War and in modern conflicts such as the Gulf, Iraq, and Afghanistan operations. The system has been operated primarily since the 1970s and remains active today, serving as a key element supporting NATO combat missions.

• Scale: 1/48
• Country of use: United States (USA), NATO allied countries
• Historical period: Cold War, modern conflicts
• Category: resin accessory set (Brassin set)
• Material: high-quality resin (6 parts), photo-etched metal parts, decals
• Set contents: decals, photo-etched parts, no paint masks included

The Eduard 648552 AN/ALQ-99 Low Band pod 1/48 set is characterized by perfect replication of pod surface details, both in terms of panel lines and structural elements. The resin parts are sharp and defect-free, while the decals and photo-etched sheets enable achieving an extremely realistic final appearance. The product offers broad possibilities for personalizing EA-6B, EA-18G, and potentially other aircraft compatible with this system.

We recommend this product to experienced modelers and military aviation enthusiasts who wish to give their models a unique character and the highest level of realism. It's also an excellent choice for modelers interested in modern electronic warfare and NATO military technology. The assembly difficulty is rated at 3 out of 5 – requiring basic skills in working with resin and photo-etched parts.