Trumpeter 07177 M983 Tractor & AN/TPY-2 X Band Radar 1/72 is an advanced plastic model kit designed for military modelers and collectors of military vehicles in 1/72 scale. This precisely detailed kit depicts the American M983 tractor along with the modern AN/TPY-2 X Band Radar, currently one of the most important sensors for detecting and tracking ballistic threats.

• Category: plastic model kit
• Scale: 1/72
• Manufacturer: Trumpeter
• Manufacturer code: 07177
• Material: high-quality plastic, rubber tires
• Parts: over 110 components, 6 sprues, separate cab and frame, rubber tires
• Dimensions when assembled: length 225 mm, width 72 mm
• Release date: September 2022
• Difficulty level: 3/5

The set represents vehicles used by the United States and their allies in the modern era (from the 2000s to today). The M983 unit was developed based on the well-known HEMTT series as a versatile tractor unit, while the integrated AN/TPY-2 radar is crucial for missile defense systems such as THAAD. The kit reflects the vehicle used, among other conflicts, in the Middle East as well as in global NATO exercises related to the development of missile defense systems.

The AN/TPY-2 is an advanced active phased array radar, designed for rapid detection and tracking of ballistic missiles in real time. It can operate both as a forward-deployed warning station and as an integral part of the THAAD interception system, making this model exceptionally attractive both technically and historically.

The kit contains neither metal nor photo-etched parts, simplifying assembly and making it a good choice for intermediate modelers. Realistic rubber tires and a faithfully reproduced vehicle frame provide an attractive final effect. It is an excellent option for expanding modern military dioramas or themed collections. We recommend it to both 21st-century military enthusiasts and modelers interested in modern technology and defense.