Modelcollect UA72360 USA M983 HEMTT Tractor with Pershing II Missile Erector Launcher 1/72 – Plastic Model Kit

Modelcollect UA72360 is a high-quality plastic model kit depicting the American heavy truck tractor M983 HEMTT combined with the Pershing II missile erector launcher in 1/72 scale. This set is an excellent choice for Cold War military enthusiasts and collectors of military vehicle models used by the United States Army.

• Scale: 1/72
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Material: High-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Additional elements: Detailed decals, accurately reproduced panel details, transparent parts (windows)
• Set does not include: Glue and paints – required separately

The M983 HEMTT (Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck) is a heavy military tractor unit developed in the USA. Its tasks included transporting artillery, supplies, and specialized military sets, including missile systems. The Pershing II is a medium-range ballistic missile, which played a significant role in NATO's deterrence strategy during the final phase of the Cold War. Pershing II missiles were deployed with US Army missile units in Europe, especially in West Germany, from 1983 to 1991.

The Modelcollect kit faithfully recreates both the distinctive silhouette of the HEMTT and the complex mechanism of the erector and the transporter platform of the Pershing II launcher. With precisely cast parts, reproduced details of the chassis, engine, and launcher components, this model is perfect as a centerpiece for dioramas depicting military scenes from the Cold War era.

• Country of use: United States
• Era: Cold War (years in use: 1983–1991)
• Historical use: Missiles stationed in NATO bases as part of the deterrence system against the Warsaw Pact

Build Difficulty Level: 4/5 – Model recommended for intermediate and advanced hobbyists due to the complexity of the launcher and the number of small parts.
Highly recommended for: 20th-century military enthusiasts, collectors of US military equipment, and diorama builders creating scenes set in the Cold War era.