RESKIT RS48-0048 BLG-66 Belouga Cluster Bomb (2 pcs) 1/48

RESKIT RS48-0048 BLG-66 Belouga Cluster Bomb (2 pcs) is a high-quality detail set intended for advanced aircraft modelers. The model is made in 1/48 scale, ensuring a high level of detail that allows for faithful reproduction of the original's features. The set includes two resin replicas of the famous French BLG-66 "Belouga" cluster bomb, making an excellent addition to models of combat aircraft equipped with this weapon.

Historical and Technical Information

The BLG-66 Belouga is a French cluster bomb developed in the 1970s by Matra. It was widely used by the Armee de l’Air from the late 1970s up to modern times. This armament was carried by aircraft such as the Dassault Mirage, Jaguar, and Alpha Jet, mainly during military operations in French colonies as well as NATO missions, e.g., in the Middle East and North Africa.

The distinctive design of the BLG-66 is based on submunitions intended to destroy armored vehicles and ground equipment, making it exceptionally effective during armed conflicts from the late Cold War era to the present.

Product Specification

• Scale: 1/48
• User country: France (additionally, export countries including, among others, Greece, Iraq)
• Historical period: Cold War, modern times
• Material: high-quality resin
• Set includes: 2 BLG-66 Belouga units for self-assembly and painting
• Category: resin model – accessories/armament for 1/48 scale aircraft
• Accurately reproduced surface details and profiled suspension mounts

Advantages and Recommendations

RESKIT RS48-0048 is dedicated to modelers who want to increase the realism of their French aircraft models, allowing for a realistic representation of authentic armament. It will be appreciated by both aviation history enthusiasts and collectors of unique equipment. This set is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers due to the precise detailing and the need for correct assembly.

Difficulty level: 3/5