Produced in the late ’80s, the A-222 Bereg is a 130mm coastal artillery piece mounted on a MAZ 543M chassis. Still in service with the Russian Navy, it is designed to cover coastal areas too close to be protected by missile systems. It can fire up to 12 rounds per minute with an effective range of 12 miles.
The new HobbyBoss 1/72 scale A-222 Bereg features fine plastic parts and eight soft vinyl tires with an excellent tread pattern and minimal seams. The main cab, engine compartment, and gun turret are well-detailed single parts, and clear parts are provided for the windows, headlights, and searchlight. The instructions include clear assembly diagrams but lack any detail-painting instructions for the cab interior. A full-color painting and markings guide includes diagrams for two camouflaged Beregs and two in overall Russian green. The decal sheet provides markings for all four and a dashboard.