Trumpeter 01022 M901 Launching Station 1/35 – Plastic model kit

The presented Trumpeter 01022 M901 Launching Station model is a high-quality modeling kit that reproduces the M901 anti-aircraft missile launcher with AN/MPQ-53 radar, both forming part of the legendary American MIM-104 Patriot system. The model is made in a precise 1:35 scale, which ensures an impressive level of detail and allows for a faithful representation of the original military equipment. The kit does not include glue or paints – these elements must be purchased separately.

• Model scale: 1/35
• Original user country: United States and numerous allied countries (including Germany, Japan, Israel, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Taiwan)
• Service period: Cold War and modern times (from 1984 to present)
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Material: Plastic (43 sprues of parts + rubber elements – tires with realistic tread); photo-etched parts (3 sheets)
• Extras: Photo-etched parts for high detail, rubber tires
• Number of parts: over 900 components
• Completed model dimensions: length 294.5 mm, width 172.5 mm

Historical details: The M901 launcher system and AN/MPQ-53 radar are key components of the MIM-104 Patriot missile system, which entered service with the US Army at the end of the Cold War. The Patriot saw active use in, among others, conflicts in the Middle East – most famously during the First Gulf War (1991), the conflicts in Israel, and more recent operations countering missile threats. This equipment serves both anti-aircraft and anti-missile roles and is of strategic importance for the air defense of the USA and its allies.

Assembly difficulty rating: 5/5 – model intended for advanced modelers, requires high precision and experience working with photo-etched parts and a large number of components.

Recommendation: This model is particularly recommended for military collectors, enthusiasts of modern weapon systems, and those looking for challenging modeling projects. The Trumpeter 01022 M901 Launching Station is a superbly designed and well-equipped kit which, after assembly, makes for an impressive replica of the Patriot system known from real combat operations.