DRAGON 7707 1/72 scale M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (Plastic model)
- A self-propelled multiple rocket launcher developed in the 1990s is the High Mobility Rocket System, M142 HIMARS.
- Operation in the US Army began in 2010.
- During Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a large number of them were provided to the Ukrainian army, and their success attracted attention.
- One of the U.S. Army's medium-sized tactical vehicles, the 6-wheel 6x6 multipurpose heavy carrier is equipped with an MLRS/GMLRS multiple rocket artillery system similar to the tracked M270MLRS.
- Compared to the M270MLRS, it has a smaller rocket payload and is equipped with six MLRS/GMLRS and one ATACMS.
- The wheeled M142 HIMARS boasts a maximum speed of 84 km/h, and its main feature is that it weighs 16.25 tons, making it possible to be airlifted by C-130 transport aircraft and most other transport aircraft.
- This is a 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the M142 HIMARS, a wheeled self-propelled rocket artillery system operated by the US Army.
- The finished length is approximately 10cm, and the mechanism of the rocket cannon system mounted on the six-wheeled vehicle body is accurately modeled.
- The frame is reproduced using a slide mold, and the front and rear leaf springs are also integrated parts.
- Supports reliable assembly.
- Mechanisms such as drive shafts and 6-wheel drive gearboxes are well modeled.
- The cab that is attached to the top of the frame is also integrally molded with a slide mold.
- The roof hatch can be assembled open or closed.
- The rocket pod mounted on the rear of the vehicle body is also an integral part using a slide mold to accurately express the shape and is easy to assemble.
- You can enjoy the shooting and storage states even after completion.
- This is a kit that allows you to enjoy the popular Heimas in an affordable 1/72 size.
- Modeling the M142 high-mobility rocket artillery system, HIMARS on 1/72 scale
- Rocket pod part is movable even after completion
- Total length is approximately 10cm
- Modeled with a completely new mold