Trumpeter 00206 1/35 Sam-2 Missile with Launcher Cabin

Sam-2 Missile with Launcher Cabin

Development of the V-75 Dvina air defence missile system, designated SA-2 `Guideline' by NATO, started in 1953 as a medium to high SAM system for use against non-manoeuvring targets such as bombers. The system became operational in 1957 when the PVO-Strany formed SA-2 missile regiments of three six rail launcher battalions, with one of the initial deployments near the city of Sverdiovsk.

On May, 01, 1960, the Sverdiovsk units fired a total of 14 SA-2 missiles against a Lockheed U-2 high altitude reconnaissance aircraft flown by Gary Powers. The SA-2 is a two stage missile with a large solid propellant jettisonable tandem booster stage fitted with four large clipped delta stabilising fins. Towards the mid-section of the missile are four clipped delta-shaped wings with a second set of small fixed fins at the nose and a third in-line set of slightly larger moving control fins at the tail. The SA-2A/B/C models can be distinguished by the two sets of four, flush dielectric strip antennas in front and behind the forward fins.

Features:

• Scale 1:35
• Item Type: Static Armor
• Length: 376 mm
• Width: 140mm
• Height: 88mm
• Total Parts: 158pcs
• Metal Parts: n/a
• Photo Etched Parts: n/a
• Film Parts: n/a
• Total Sprues: 4pcs+stand
• Paint Schemes For Vietnam War