RESKIT RS32-0138 GPU-5/A 30mm gun pod (1 pcs) (A-4, A-7, AV-8B, F-4, F-5A, F-16, F/A-18) (3D Printed) 1/32

RESKIT RS32-0138 is a precision model of the GPU-5/A gun pod with a 30mm GAU-13/A cannon, made in the exceptional 1/32 scale using advanced 3D printing technology. This model was designed for aircraft modellers wishing to enhance their airplane replicas with a professionally detailed armament element, faithful to the original used by the United States Air Force. The GPU-5/A has been in use since the 1980s during the Cold War and in modern times, mainly by the USAF as well as export users of these aircraft types.

The GPU-5/A pod was mounted on combat aircraft such as the A-4 Skyhawk, A-7 Corsair II, AV-8B Harrier II, F-4 Phantom II, F-5A Freedom Fighter, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and F/A-18 Hornet. It primarily served in close air support (CAS) and ground attack missions in late 20th-century conflicts, including in the Middle East and regions with high air-to-ground activity. It is best known for its use by the US Air Force in military operations, where it increased the firepower of fighters and attack aircraft.

• Scale: 1/32 – enables installation on popular aircraft models in this size
• Country of use: United States (US Air Force and US Navy) and export customers
• Historical period: Cold War, modern times (1980s – present)
• Material: high-quality resin, 3D printed
• Add-ons: accurately reproduced details, perfect fit for modern aircraft models
• Category: 3D printed resin model, dedicated for dioramas and scale aircraft replicas
• Requires assembly and painting – allows for personalization and ideal fit with various models

We recommend this set for both advanced and ambitious intermediate modellers wishing to give their models new life and even greater realism. An excellent choice for military aviation enthusiasts and those reconstructing the details of combat aircraft from the Cold War and contemporary periods. The assembly difficulty is rated at 3/5 – we recommend reading the instructions and using high-quality modelling tools and paints.

The RESKIT RS32-0138 GPU-5/A 30mm gun pod is not only a unique accessory but also a collector’s item that will allow for precise representation of historical character and realism in any aircraft model.