Hasegawa X48-17 Aircraft Weapons E: U.S. Air-to-Air Missiles Target Pods (1/48)

Hasegawa X48-17 Aircraft Weapons E is a high-quality weapon set for aircraft modelers, designed for model airplanes in the popular 1/48 scale. This dedicated accessory pack contains detailed replicas of American air-to-air missiles and targeting pods used in modern combat aircraft of the U.S. Air Force. The kit is produced by the renowned Japanese company Hasegawa, appreciated worldwide for its precision and attention to detail.

Detailed Set Contents

• AIM-7 Sparrow missiles – medium-range, semi-active guided missiles that equipped aircraft such as the F-14 Tomcat, F-15 Eagle, and F-4 Phantom II.
• AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles – short-range, infrared-guided missiles used from the 1950s to the present day on almost all American fighter jets.
• AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles – modern, medium-range missiles with active radar guidance, currently the main armament of the F-15, F-16, F/A-18, and F-22 aircraft.
• AN/AAQ-28 LITENING, AN/AAQ-33 Sniper target pods – modern systems used for target detection and weapon guidance in contemporary conflicts.

Historical and Operational Information

The set replicates the armament of the United States Air Force used from the Cold War era to the present day. The missiles and targeting pods in this set were used during operations such as Desert Storm, in Iraq, Afghanistan, as well as during NATO patrol missions. The 1/48 scale allows you to equip fighter models of the F-4, F-15, F-16, F-18, and F-22 generations with a full combat configuration consistent with the realities of specific armed conflicts.

Material and Category

• Category: plastic model kit
• Material: high-quality polystyrene (plastic)
• The set does not include paints or glue

Recommendation and Difficulty

We recommend this set for intermediate and advanced modelers who want to bring realism to their 1/48 scale American fighter models. We rate the assembly difficulty at 2/5 – the parts are fairly easy to process and paint, and the included Hasegawa instructions offer clear assembly guidance. This is an excellent choice for those passionate about modern military aviation and detailed armament modeling.