Trumpeter 09560 Russian TOS-1 Multiple Rocket Launcher Mod. 1989 1/35

Discover the detailed plastic model kit Trumpeter 09560 Russian TOS-1 Multiple Rocket Launcher Mod. 1989 in the popular 1/35 scale. It is a faithfully reproduced model of the Soviet heavy rocket system, known as the TOS-1 "Buratino," a unique and powerful weapon system of the Soviet and modern Russian ground forces.

Brief Historical Overview

The TOS-1 is a heavy thermobaric multiple rocket launcher system with a 220 mm caliber, mounted on a T-72 tank chassis. Developed in the late 1980s by the Soviet Union, it has been used in military operations from the end of the Cold War to the present day. TOS-1 units were utilized in the Afghanistan conflicts and, in later years, by Russian forces in Chechnya and Syria. The system is renowned for its ability to destroy fortified positions and enemy fortifications using extremely effective thermobaric rockets.

Model Details

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of Service: USSR/Russia
• Period of Use: from the end of the Cold War to the present day (1980s – today)
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Category: plastic model kit
• Contents: sprues with parts, detail frames, decals, clear parts
• Glue and paints not included

Model Features and Recommendation

The Trumpeter 09560 model stands out for its excellent level of detail, careful replication of the running gear, launch turret with 24 rocket rails, and realistic chassis armor details. It is ideal for modelers interested in modern armored vehicles and Russian military technology. We recommend it to both intermediate and advanced modelers who appreciate precision assembly and the potential for impressive painting effects.

• Difficulty level: 4/5
• Recommended for experienced modelers

Trumpeter 09560 Russian TOS-1 is an excellent choice for collectors of military armored vehicles and for all enthusiasts of the latest Russian self-propelled weapons.