U.S. Cougar 6×6 MRAP vehicle, developed by the U.S. company Force Protection Inc., is an armoured vehicle which can withstand roadside bombs attacks and ambushes. It is powered by a 330hp Caterpillar C-7 diesel engine; it uses a 6x6 chassis; its maximum speed can be up to 105km/h; it can carry 10 people; The vehicle can withstand the detonation of 13.6kg TNT charge under front and rear axles, and 6.8kg TNT charge under the middle of the vehicle; both the hull and bullet-proof windows can withstand 7.62mm bullets; an M2 MG, M240 GPMG or MK19 grenade launcher can be mounted on the roof. In 2004, Cougar started to serve in U.S. armed forces. It’s mainly used for patrols, transporting troops, commanding, towing heavy guns, engineering service and rescuing. In November of the same year, Cougar vehicles with the 1st Marine Division of United Stated Marine Corps stationed in Iraq took part in the Battle of Fallujah.
The long-range rocket launcher 9A52 Smerch designed by the Russian Splav State Research and Production Enterprise entered service in 1987. Its variant 9A52-2 is currently the army unit’s long-range assault firepower in Russian Army. It mainly provides fire support and suppresses and destroys enemies within the operational area. When necessary, it can be used to reinforce to an assault division unit. The 9A52 Smerch is based on a MAZ-7310 chassis. The rocket launcher contains twelve 300mm launch tubes. Its minimum and maximum firing ranges are 20km and 90km, respectively. It’s fitted with an inertial guidance system with a laser gyroscope. It can fire a variety of rockets with different warheads like anti-personnel cluster bombs, incendiary cluster bombs, fuel-air explosives and mine-laying cluster bombs. It’s one of the most advanced rocket launchers in the world.
KIT INFO
This 1/35 scale Russian Long-range Rocket Launcher 9A52-2 Smerch plastic model kit has a movable suspension system. Two pairs of front wheels are steerable. Complete engine and transmission subassemblies are included. All hatch doors and windows can be built open or closed. The launch tubes can be elevated and rotated like on the real vehicle. Precision PE parts, vinyl parts and mirror film are included.
Paint and glue not included
SKU MEN-SS009
Brand Meng

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