Team Yankee Soviet SA-8 Gecko SAM Battery
The SA-8 Gecko (9K33 Osa) was one of the Soviet Union’s most advanced self-propelled surface-to-air missile systems of the Cold War. Fully mobile and radar-guided, it provided medium-range protection against NATO aircraft and helicopters, forming a vital part of the Soviet layered air defense network. In Team Yankee, the SA-8 Gecko SAM Battery gives your force long-range missile coverage to keep enemy air power at bay.
Product Info:
This box set contains SA-8 Gecko vehicles to build a Soviet SAM Battery for Team Yankee.
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About the Vehicle:
Introduced in the 1970s, the SA-8 Gecko was a radar-guided, all-weather missile system mounted on a six-wheeled amphibious vehicle. Unlike earlier SAM systems, the SA-8 carried its own radar, allowing for autonomous detection and targeting of aircraft. Its missiles could engage fast-moving jets and low-flying helicopters, making it one of NATO’s most feared air-defense threats.
About the Models:
The Team Yankee SA-8 Gecko SAM Battery kit brings this imposing Cold War missile system to life in 15mm scale. With detailed sculpts and accurate proportions, the models add long-range air defense capability to your Soviet army. Supplied unassembled and unpainted, ready for hobbyists to build, paint, and customize.
