Hasegawa 1/48 US Aircraft Weapons A (X48-1)
About this Product
Upgrade your 1/48 scale U.S. military aircraft with the Hasegawa US Aircraft Weapons A (X48-1) set. This comprehensive kit provides an assortment of air-to-air and air-to-ground ordnance used across a wide range of Cold War and modern American aircraft. Designed with accuracy and versatility in mind, it’s perfect for customizing your aircraft builds to reflect mission-specific loadouts and real-world combat roles.
This set is a great companion to fighters and strike aircraft such as the F-4 Phantom II, A-4 Skyhawk, F-14 Tomcat, and F-15 Eagle. It includes weapons sprues, pylon mounts, and a detailed decal sheet for stencils and markings.
Key Features
• 1/48 scale plastic weapons set by Hasegawa
• Includes bombs, missiles, rocket pods, and drop tanks
• Compatible with a wide range of U.S. Cold War and modern jets
• Comes with mounting pylons and comprehensive decal sheet
• Requires assembly and painting (glue and paints not included)
Why Buy This Kit?
• Essential for customizing loadouts on 1/48 scale U.S. aircraft kits
• Great value with a wide variety of ordnance types
• Helps recreate accurate mission profiles and diorama scenes
• Adds visual interest and realism to your aircraft builds
Paint & Hobby Tips
Use standard military colors like Olive Drab, Gunship Gray, and white for realistic ordnance schemes. Add fine detail with metallics for fuse tips or rocket nozzles. Apply the included decals for missile stripes and bomb stenciling to enhance authenticity.
Historical Context Sidebar
Covering a range of U.S. aerial weaponry from the Vietnam War through the early 2000s, this set represents the evolving doctrine of American airpower—balancing close air support, interception, and precision strike capabilities. These weapons have been deployed globally in a wide range of conflicts and missions.