BM-13-16, Multiple Launch Rocket System

Plastic kit for a Soviet/Russian BM-13-16 multiple rocket launcher on a ZiL-131 chassis

• Scale 1:72
• Dimensions LxH (built): 104 x 39 mm
• 112 parts
• Clear parts included
• not built, not painted
• Paint and glue not included

The ZiL-131 6×6 truck with 3,5t capacity has replaced in the Soviet Army ZiL-157 vehicle. Serial production of ZiL-131 began in 1966 in the Moscow Likhachov automobile factory. Those trucks were reliable and easy in service, had high cross-country capabilities. On the base of ZiL-131 it were developed some special vehicles, included command mobile posts, fuel tanker, multiple launch rocket systems.

The further attempt to improve combat characteristics of famous “Katiusha” was installation of launch system on the new ZiL-131 chassis with high cross-country capabilities.