RESKIT RS72-0280 Kh-23M missile with APU-68 (2 pcs) 1/72 – resin detail set

RESKIT RS72-0280 Kh-23M missile with APU-68 (2 pcs) is a top-quality 1/72 scale detail set designed for aircraft models. This product is made by the renowned manufacturer RES/KIT, known for attention to detail and precise reproduction of aircraft weaponry in miniature.

Historical characteristics of the Kh-23M missile

The Kh-23M (NATO reporting name: AS-7 'Kerry') is a Soviet short-range tactical air-to-ground missile developed in the 1960s and widely used by the USSR and Warsaw Pact countries during the Cold War. The introduction of modern guidance technology and the ability to be carried by many types of combat aircraft, such as the MiG-23, Su-17/22 or MiG-21, made the Kh-23M an important element of Soviet air force armament. The missile was used in both training and combat missions – for example, during local conflicts in Asia and the Middle East in the 1970s and 1980s.

• Scale: 1/72 – perfectly fits most Soviet and Russian aircraft models from this era.
• Country of use: USSR, former Warsaw Pact countries, exported to allied states.
• Period of use: Cold War, mainly 1973–1991, some countries used the Kh-23M even after the Soviet Union dissolved.
• Material: high-quality modeling resin.
• Set contents: two complete Kh-23M missiles with APU-68 launch rails (starter pods).
• Additions: small photo-etched details, allowing for a very realistic reproduction of the shape and surface of the armament.
• Compatibility: Modelsvit, Trumpeter, Zvezda, A-Model and other Soviet armament aircraft kits in 1/72 scale.
• Category: resin model – aircraft accessory, detail set for plastic model enhancement.

Difficulty level and recommendations

• Difficulty level: 2 out of 5 – a set suitable for intermediate modelers with experience working with resin and photo-etched parts.
• For whom? The set is especially recommended for modelers passionate about aviation modeling and recreations of Soviet/Russian aircraft from the Cold War period.
• Why choose it? Fantastic quality, sharpness of details, and faithful reproduction of the original ensure that any diorama will gain a realistic, dynamic character, with the missiles standing out as a prominent element of the model’s armament.

RESKIT RS72-0280 Kh-23M missile with APU-68 (2 pcs) 1/72 is the perfect choice to professionally upgrade your models and take them to a higher level of historical accuracy!