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Soviet 9K714 OKA (SS-23 Spider) (Modern)

By: Hobby Boss

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Military Model Kits (1/72) (Hobby Boss)

Last Stocked on 2/29/2024

Product Info

Title
Soviet 9K714 OKA (SS-23 Spider) (Modern)
Publisher
Publish Year
2020
Dimensions
12x8.75x2"
NKG Part #
2147881934
MFG. Part #
HBB82926
Type
Scale Model

Description

The OTR-23 Oka (named after Oka River) was a mobile theatre ballistic missile deployed by the Soviet Union near the end of the Cold War to replace the obsolete SS-1C 'Scud B'. It carried the GRAU index 9K714 and was assigned the NATO reporting name SS-23 Spider. The introduction of the Oka significantly strengthened Soviet theatre nuclear capabilities as its range and accuracy allowed it not only to strike hardened NATO targets such as airfields, nuclear delivery systems, and command centers, but moving targets as well. It also had a fast reaction time, being able to fire in approximately five minutes, and was nearly impossible to intercept, thereby allowing it to penetrate defenses.

Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.