RESKIT RS72-0228 UB-16-57 UM rocket launcher (4 pcs) 1/72 – Resin Armament Set

RESKIT RS72-0228 UB-16-57 UM rocket launcher (4 pcs) is a unique 1/72 scale resin accessory set designed for detailed enhancement of aircraft models, especially Soviet and Russian planes. The set includes four UB-16-57 UM rocket launchers for unguided missiles, widely used on many combat aircraft from the Cold War era up to contemporary times.

• Scale: 1/72
• Category: Aftermarket high-resolution resin enhancement set
• Material: High-quality resin ensuring fine detailing
• Set contents: 4 UB-16-57 UM rocket launchers; precise details; compatible with popular kits from Modelsvit, Eduard, A-Model, Revell

The UB-16-57 UM launcher was developed in the USSR to fire 57 mm S-5 unguided missiles. They were fitted to MiG-21, Su-17, Mi-8, Mi-24 aircraft, and many other Soviet-built platforms. The UB-16-57 UM was widely used during the Cold War and in numerous local conflicts — including Afghanistan, Vietnam, Iraq, and the Middle East. These rocket pods were primarily used by the air forces of the Soviet Union, Russia, and allied Warsaw Pact countries.

The RESKIT product is especially recommended for modelers wishing to raise the realism of their jet or helicopter miniatures depicting modern and historic conflicts involving Soviet or Russian equipment. The precision resin parts offer superb detail fidelity in 1/72 scale — superior to standard plastic kit parts.

The assembly difficulty is rated at 3/5 — the set is recommended for intermediate modelers as well as enthusiasts striving for the most accurate reproduction. For anyone seeking maximum realism, the RESKIT RS72-0228 is an essential addition.