- Includes free decals and masking foil
Katyusha multiple rocket launchers are a type of rocket artillery first
built and fielded by the Soviet Union in World War II. Compared to other
artillery, these multiple rocket launchers deliver a devastating amount
of explosives to an area target quickly, but with lower accuracy and
requiring a longer time to reload. They are fragile compared to
artillery guns, but inexpensive and easy to produce. Katyushas of World
War II, the first self-propelled artillery mass-produced by the Soviet
Union, were usually mounted on trucks. This mobility gave them another
advantage: being able to deliver a large blow all at once, and then move
before being located and attacked with counter-battery fire.
Katyusha weapons of World War II included the BM-13 launcher, light
BM-8, and heavy BM-31. Today, the nickname is also applied to newer
truck-mounted Soviet multiple rocket launchers--notably the common
BM-21--and derivatives.
This pictorial album of detailed photographs provide a great resource
for the modeler and enthusiast.
About the Series
This is a classic series of highly illustrated books on the best
machines of war, with several hundred photographs of each aircraft or
vehicle. With close-up views of the key features of each machine,
including its variations, markings and modifications, customizing and
creating a model has never been easier. Includes extra features such as
decals and masking foil.
