Trumpeter 1/35 Russian SSC-6/3K60 BAL-E Defence System Plastic Model Kit

Description This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit. Trumpeter brings us their 1/35 BAL Coastal Missile System kit!  From the manufacturer: The BAL-E coastal missile system is designed to engage surface ships, boats, amphibious craft on their approach to the coast, among islands, in straits and skerries against hostile electronic countermeasures using anti-ship cruise missiles. It boasts high mobility and short time of deployment and readiness for action. The system is capable of firing anti-ship cruise missiles both singly and in salvos with a high target destruction effectiveness. The life support system permits using the weapons in different climates, tropical areas inclusive. In addition, the anti-ship cruise missile used in the BAL-E system has higher effectiveness and smaller reflection surface, compared with the Harpoon missile. The comparison also revealed that the missile is lighter than the foreign missiles under consideration, which allows the placement of eight missiles on one launcher. This property is very significant as it facilitates the coordination of salvo firing by the entire system. With the same number of launchers in a battalion, the BAL-E system permits attainment of the higher firepower. It has 1200+ Parts, has full drive train assembly complete with engine transmission, differential housing and suspension units. The main tires are hollow rubber with a very good tread pattern The windshield and side windows are made of clear parts. Photo-etched parts are included.