AFV Club 35S87 HEMTT M983 Tractor / M901 Launcher Station PAC-2 1/35

The plastic model kit AFV Club 35S87 HEMTT M983 Tractor / M901 Launcher Station PAC-2 in 1/35 scale is a faithful replica of the American truck and launcher vehicle used for transporting and firing the Patriot PAC-2 air defense system. The kit is designed for advanced modelers interested in modern air defense systems and United States Army military equipment.

Historical Information

The HEMTT M983 is a high-mobility military tractor truck (HEMTT – Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck), produced by Oshkosh Corporation for the US Army since the 1980s, covering the Cold War era and modern times. The HEMTT M983 was primarily used to transport the M901 Launcher Station, an essential component of the PATRIOT PAC-2 system. This system played a crucial role during Operation Desert Storm in 1991 and was later used in operations after the year 2000.

Kit Features

• Scale: 1/35
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Photo-etched parts for detailed replication
• Functional, historically accurate replica of the M901 Launcher Station PAC-2
• Realistic drivetrain and chassis of the M983 model
• Decals for reproducing US Army identification markings
• Clear parts for constructing cabin windows

Recommendations and Difficulty

The AFV Club 35S87 model is recommended for experienced modelers (difficulty level 4/5) who want to expand their collection with vehicles used in military operations over the past decades. Numerous details, photo-etched parts, and the complex construction provide a challenge that requires patience, precision, and experience with brushes, model glues, and paints.

This kit is perfect both as the centerpiece of a diorama showcasing the modern battlefield and as a standalone collector's model. Investing in this product allows for the realistic reproduction of US military equipment, highly valued by military enthusiasts and historical modeling fans alike.