{"product_id":"vietnam-era-rocket-pods-and-warheads-kit-1-48y","title":"Vietnam Era Rocket Pods and Warheads Kit - 1\/48","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1\/48 scale model kit recreates the Vietnam-era rocket pods and FFAR (Folding-Fin Aerial Rockets) used on the AH-1 Cobra and UH-1 Huey helicopters. With meticulously detailed 3D-printed resin parts, this kit allows modellers to accurately portray the diverse load outs used in combat during the Vietnam War.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit Contents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x XM157 Rocket Pods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (7-shot) with end detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x XM158 Rocket Pods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (7-shot) with end detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x LAU-3 Rocket Pods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (19-shot) with end detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 x FFAR Rockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with four types of interchangeable warheads, enabling fully customised load outs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Vietnam War, rocket pods like the XM157, XM158, and LAU-3 were essential in close air support roles. The Mk 4 FFAR, or “Mighty Mouse,” was originally developed as an air-to-air weapon but became widely used as an air-to-ground tool, especially in helicopter-mounted rocket pods. Pods like the XM157 and XM158 were designed for quick reloading and reusability, making them effective in demanding combat environments. The LAU-3 pods, popular with the Air Force and Navy, could discharge rockets individually or all at once, making them versatile for different mission requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAH-1 Cobra and UH-1 Huey Helicopter Models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – an authentic addition to Vietnam-era aircraft replicas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Ops Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45873505370298,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0233\/2399\/files\/5C246663-5548-461B-BA8C-35ABB0B4139C.jpg?v=1779356700","url":"https:\/\/blackopsmodels.com\/products\/vietnam-era-rocket-pods-and-warheads-kit-1-48y","provider":"Black Ops Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}