BM-13-16 “Katiusha” - MLRS on ZiL-157 Base

During the WWII years the multiple launch rocket system BM-13-16 “Katiusha” became the symbol of Soviet rocket artillery power. After the war, the launch system was installed on the new ZiL-157 chassis with high cross-country capabilities. The artillery part of the system was formed by 8 rail-type bilateral launch guides with 16 rocket projectiles of M-13 (132mm) type. The multiple launch rocket system BM-14-16 was developed at the beginning of the 1950s. The artillery part of the system was formed by 16 launch tubes with 16 turbo-rocket projectiles of M-140 type. The MLRS BM-24-12 was the most powerful rocket system in its class in the world during the mid-1950s to early 1970s period. The artillery part of the system has formed by 12 framed-cell launch guides with 12 turbo-rocket projectiles of M-24 type.

Markings Available

• BM-13-16, Soviet Army, 1960s

Model Information

• Scale: 1:72
• Number of Parts: 147 pieces
• Length: 112 mm
• Height: 51 mm
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 217 x 135 x 32 mm

Key Info:

• Brand: ICM
• Part No: HC-ICM72571
• Barcode: 4823044400218
• Scale: 1:72