Sa-6 Missile w/Carrier

The Soviet 2K12 Kub, known to NATO as SA-6 Gainful, was a mobile surface-to-air missile system developed for army air defense. Its tracked launcher carried missiles ready for firing, while separate radar equipment supported target detection and engagement. The system became particularly prominent during the 1973 Arab-Israeli War. Its history shows how mobile missile batteries could complicate air operations when combined with radar coverage and a wider ground-based defense network. A radar vehicle worked with missile launchers to detect, track, and engage aircraft, making the launcher one element of a larger battery. The tracked chassis supported movement with ground forces. Its prominence in Middle Eastern wars demonstrated the danger posed by mobile, radar-directed missiles to aircraft operating near a defended battlefield.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, Global War 2025, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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