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Bm-13n Katyusha: On Zis-6
Paperback
Main Details
Title |
Bm-13n Katyusha: On Zis-6
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Albert Osinski
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Photographs by Albert Osinski
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Translated by Tomasz Szlagor
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Series | Topshots |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback | Pages:36 | Dimensions(mm): Height 167,Width 237 |
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Category/Genre | Road and motor vehicles |
ISBN/Barcode |
9788389088949
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Audience | Professional & Vocational | |
Illustrations |
116colour photos, 2 b/w photos
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza
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Imprint |
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza
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Publication Date |
15 December 2009 |
Publication Country |
Poland
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Description
Katyusha multiple rocket launchers are a type of rocket artillery first built and fielded by the Soviet Union in World War II. Compared to other artillery, these multiple rocket launchers deliver a devastating amount of explosives to an area target quickly, but with lower accuracy and requiring a longer time to reload. They are fragile compared to artillery guns, but inexpensive and easy to produce. Katyushas of World War II, the first self-propelled artillery mass-produced by the Soviet Union, were usually mounted on trucks. This mobility gave them another advantage: being able to deliver a large blow all at once, and then move before being located and attacked with counter-battery fire. Katyusha weapons of World War II included the BM-13 launcher, light BM-8, and heavy BM-31. Today, the nickname is also applied to newer truck-mounted Soviet multiple rocket launchers-notably the common BM-21-and derivatives. This pictorial album of detailed photographs provide a great resource for the modeller and enthusiast. About the Series This is a classic series of highly illustrated books on the best machines of war, with several hundred photographs of each aircraft or vehicle. With close-up views of the key features of each machine, including its variations, markings and modifications, customising and creating a model has never been easier. Includes extra features such as decals and masking foil.
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