1/72 US Air Force ICBM Convair SM-65D Atlas Plastic Model

Recreate the iconic Convair SM-65D Atlas, an intercontinental ballistic missile once deployed by the U.S. military during the Cold War, with this detailed 1/72 scale model kit.

Main Features

- The kit offers three different parts for the missile's payload section, allowing for selective assembly.

- It includes a total of 36 parts.

- The finished model measures between 318mm and 350mm in length, with the missile body at a diameter of 42mm, and a maximum width of 67mm.

- The exterior design features an accurate depiction of the panel lines and fuel lines, enhancing the model's realism.

- Additional details, like the engine nozzles, are reproduced to deliver an authentic finish.

- A circular display base is included to showcase the model.

- The kit includes specific markings for each of the three selectable payload types.

About the Real Machine

After World War II, the arms race between the Soviet Union and the United States led to the development of long-range ballistic missiles. The Atlas missile was the first to be successfully operationally deployed by the United States. Developed by the Convair division of General Dynamics, the Atlas missile had its first successful launch in December 1957. In 1959, the mass-production version, Atlas D, was introduced and initially deployed at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California with the 576th Strategic Missile Squadron.

The Atlas D carried a powerful 1.4-megaton nuclear warhead with a range beyond 14,000 km. It featured a liquid-fueled rocket with a main engine, boosters, and vernier engines. Besides its role as an intercontinental ballistic missile, it was crucial in space exploration, launching both spy and exploratory satellites to destinations like the Moon, Venus, and Mars.

Specification Info

- Type: Plastic Model

- Scale: 1/72

This model kit is perfect for enthusiasts interested in historical military technology and space exploration. Enjoy building a piece of history with this well-crafted scale model.