Soviet BM-14-16 multi-launch rocket system 1:72 ICM 72581

Plastic military model kit: Soviet multiple launch rocket system BM-14-16 1:72 ICM 72581

The model kit: Soviet multiple launch rocket system BM-14-16 in 1:72 scale from ICM (catalog number 72581) is an excellent proposition for military modeling enthusiasts and military history buffs. This detailed model represents one of the most characteristic rocket systems used by the Soviet Army in the 1960s.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:72
• Manufacturer: ICM
• Catalog number: 72581
• Markings: BM-14-16, Soviet Army, 1960s.

History and technical background:

BM-14-16 is a Soviet multiple launch rocket system with a caliber of 140 mm, also known as "Boyevaya Mashina" (combat vehicle). This system, like its predecessor BM-13 "Katyusha," became a symbol of Soviet rocket artillery. The BM-14-16 was developed in the early 1950s and was mainly used in the 1950s and 1960s.

The BM-14-16 system was mounted on the chassis of the ZIL-151 truck, which provided it with high mobility and the ability to quickly move on the battlefield. The launcher was equipped with 16 launch tubes from which M-14 rockets with high-explosive, smoke, or chemical warheads could be fired. These rockets had a range of up to 9.8 km, making them effective for saturation fire.

The BM-14-16 was used by various armies around the world, including the North Vietnamese Army during the Vietnam War and Somali forces during the Ogaden War. In the Soviet Union, this system was gradually replaced by more modern launchers like the BM-21 Grad, which offered greater range and payload capacity.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. To assemble, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.