XM158 - 7 Shot Rocket Pods with 40 FFAR Rockets - 1/35
XM158 - 7 Shot Rocket Pods with 40 FFAR Rockets - 1/35
This detailed 1/35 scale model kit includes highly realistic 3D-printed resin parts, bringing the powerful XM158 rocket pods and FFAR rockets into miniature form.
With authentic detailing, this kit offers enthusiasts the ability to customise their model’s load out to match various mission configurations used by the U.S. Air Force.
Kit Contents:
• 2 x XM158 Rocket Pods
• 40 x FFAR Rockets with 4 types of interchangeable warheads
The XM158, a seven-tube, reloadable rocket launcher, was designed to fire the iconic 2.75-inch Mk 4 Folding-Fin Aerial Rocket (FFAR), also known as “Mighty Mouse.” Originally developed in the late 1940s as an air-to-air weapon, the FFAR evolved into an air-to-ground system, especially effective in helicopter gunships like the UH-1C during the Vietnam War era. The FFAR’s raw power and area impact made it invaluable in combat, despite its lack of guidance accuracy.
This model kit replicates the XM158 pods as they were used on UH-1C gunships, which often replaced their round XM157 rocket pods with the exposed, replaceable XM158 tubes for easier field maintenance.
The customisation options in this kit allow modellers to recreate the distinctive look of these rockets and pods for a historically accurate display. Perfect for military modellers and history enthusiasts alike.