{"product_id":"67944-trumpeter-07159-mpq-53-c-band-tracking-radar-172","title":"Trumpeter 07159 MPQ 53 C-Band Tracking Radar 1\/72","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrumpeter 07159 MPQ 53 C-Band Tracking Radar 1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e is a unique plastic model kit that replicates the American multifunctional radar system AN\/MPQ-53, an integral part of the \u003cem\u003ePatriot\u003c\/em\u003e missile system. The model is produced in a precise 1\/72 scale, allowing for realistic detail representation in a compact form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States and NATO allies\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical era:\u003c\/strong\u003e modern times (from the 1980s to the present day)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-quality polystyrene; rubber tires\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e over 150 components\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd-ons:\u003c\/strong\u003e rubber tires, 7 sprues with parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/5\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe AN\/MPQ-53 is a phased array radar operating in the C-band, designed for detecting, tracking, and identifying various air threats as well as accurately guiding Patriot missiles. The radar system is engineered without moving parts, minimizing the chance of mechanical failure. MPQ-53 versions were widely used during the Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm, and later in American deployments both in Europe and the Middle East. As part of the PAC-3 upgrade program, the radar’s capabilities were expanded to effectively counter advanced threats, including ballistic missiles and low-radar-cross-section stealth targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eModelers receive a precisely replicated radar unit featuring detailed cabin, antenna array, and frame elements. The manufacturer has included realistic rubber tires, enhancing the model’s authenticity. The kit does not include photo-etched or resin parts, making it perfect both as a standalone display piece and as an addition to a larger military diorama. Assembly requires moderate modeling skills, so this kit is recommended for intermediate modelers and enthusiasts of modern air defense systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrumpeter 07159 MPQ 53 C-Band Tracking Radar 1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ideal choice for fans of modern military technology and collectors of missile defense equipment. High-quality sprues, precise detail workmanship, and faithful reproduction make this kit highly recommended for every hobbyist modeler!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54734979203406,"sku":"TRUM07159","price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/983ae6f1171793f8b413597c97963600.jpg?v=1755730641","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/de\/products\/67944-trumpeter-07159-mpq-53-c-band-tracking-radar-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}