Eduard Model Accessories

1/48 GBU-39 guided bombs with BRU-61 pylons

Product # 648294

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Mar 8 2018

 

      

This resin set from Eduard is part of the Brassin series and is available directly from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis set includes eight GBU-39 guided bombs with two BRU-61 pylons in 1/48 scale.

The GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) is a 250 lb (110 kg) precision-guided glide bomb that is intended to provide aircraft with the ability to carry a higher number of more accurate bombs. Most US Air Force aircraft will be able to carry (using the BRU-61/A rack) a pack of four SDBs in place of a single 2,000 lb (907 kg) bomb.

The BRU-61/A carriage system is the first pneumatic Multi-Stores Carriage System to enter service with US aircraft and represents the latest design in pneumatic ejection systems. It has been fielded in theater since 2006.

The BRU-61/A provides combat aircraft withthe capacity to carry four Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) class precision guided munitions on a single weapons station, significantly increasing the aircraft’s weapons carriage capability per sortie. The BRU-61/A is capable of carrying and safely ejecting the SDB class weapons at up to and including supersonic speeds from fighter, bomber or unmanned aircraft.

The BRU-61/A utilizes pneumatic ejection technology which ejects the stores using compressed air as opposed to older systems which rely on pyrotechnic cartridges. This ensures a much safer system which also requires significantly less logistical support, maintenance and repair than legacy systems and as a result the total cost of ownership is significantly reduced.

 

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This resin set includes:

  • eight GBU-39 guided bombs 

  • two BRU-61 pylons

  • decals for pylon and bombs stencils and stripes

There are 2 pages of instruction in the usual line drawing format that Eduard is famous for and which are so easy to follow.  The instructions also include painting instructions.

This is a very exciting set.  Imagine having 5 of these pylons with 20 bombs mounted to the underside of the fuselage of your F-15.  This is one of the loadout options for this set.  You can also use these on other modern jets such as the F-16 etc.

You can buy this detail set and thousands of other items directly from Eduard Model Accessories.

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Steve Bamford

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