Eduard 648492 AN/ALQ-71(V)-3 ECM pod 1/48

Eduard 648492 AN/ALQ-71(V)-3 ECM pod in 1/48 scale is an extremely detailed accessory model designed for combat aircraft from the Cold War and modern conflict eras. This set, made of high-quality resin, is a faithful miniature of the American AN/ALQ-71 electronic countermeasure pod, widely used by the US Air Force and US Navy on numerous platforms such as the F-4 Phantom II, F-105 Thunderchief, A-7 Corsair II, and A-4 Skyhawk. The ALQ-71(V)-3 version featured upgraded electronics and a design modified based on experiences from the Vietnam conflict, where effective countermeasures against Soviet air defense systems were crucial for aircrew survival.

The AN/ALQ-71 ECM pod was used from the 1960s throughout the long period of the Cold War, successfully serving in conflicts such as the Vietnam War and later operations post-1975. Its specialized equipment for jamming radars, fire control systems, and SAM missiles contributed significantly to increasing the survivability of aircraft operating in heavily defended airspace zones.

• Scale: 1/48
• User country: United States of America (USA)
• Usage period: Cold War, modern times
• Material: resin
• Contains: precisely cast resin details, photo-etched parts for maximum detail, decals
• Category: model kit accessory for plastic scale models
• Assembly difficulty level: 2/5 – the model is intended for both intermediate and experienced modelers. No advanced skills are necessary, but caution is advised when working with resin and photo-etched parts.

Eduard 648492 AN/ALQ-71(V)-3 ECM pod 1/48 is recommended for fans of Cold War and modern aerial operations aviation. It is the perfect accessory for modelers building dioramas of USAF and US Navy aircraft from the 1960s–1980s, aiming for the highest level of authenticity and realism. It is ideal for enhancing fighter and attack aircraft models. With the use of resin elements and photo-etched details, Eduard’s product stands out among other accessories available on the scale modeling market.