Northrop Hawk Weapon System

The Revell Classics Line is a limited re-issue of select model kits from the 1950s/60s or 70s. In order to ensure that this model kit resembles the original product as closely as possible, the packaging was made true-to-style using the previous original illustration as well as original decals. The construction manual in multiple languages contains detailed assembly instructions. This model kit was produced using the original mold that was manufactured more than 30 or 40 years ago. Insignificant deviations from the original model kit (formation of burrs or slightly imperfect fit) can be attributed to the fact that the mold was not used for a long period of time.
For many decades the Hawk weapons system formed the backbone of the NATO air defences and some are still in use. Put into service for the first time in1959, it was originally operated by the US Army and Marine Corps and was later upgraded several times. The Hawk is a medium range air defence missile system designed for use against air targets at low and medium altitudes. Targets were acquired by a special tracking radar; for attacking the target a continuous wave radar was used. The missile had a max. range 25 km at 14 km altitude. The weapons system was accommodated on a mobile launch-trailer and the radar system on a mobile transport platform.

Model-details:
- Historic Revel model kit
- Radar transporter with stabilizers
- Detailed radar antennae
- Movable wheels
- Hawk triple launcher with movable parts
- Launcher can be moved horizontally and vertically
- Launcher with detailed stabilizers
- 3 Hawk guided missiles
- 4 ground personnel figures