MIM-23 HAWK

[Stuart]

Sorry Carlos I thought I'd commented on this - what an excellent looking model.

I wasn't aware of the Hawk, I'll have to go and google it.

[Stikpusher]

Thanks Stuart. No worries about missing it last week. The HAWK is one of those missiles that served thru the second half of the Cold War for US forces. Had a decent combat record in the Middle East, but was never fired in combat by the US.

[Stuart]

Very cool - I assume a SAM?

[Stikpusher]

Yes. The Hawk was/is a low to medium altitude SAM. They are still in use today with many countries. I do believe that a lot of the former US stock has been sent to Ukraine.

[Stuart]

Ah put to good use then. Sounds a bit like the Rapier system we had.

[Stikpusher]

Yes, very smilie in role, but with more range and altitude capabilities.

[Tojo72]

Really liked this one,different and well done.

[Stikpusher]

Thanks Tony. Yes, it certainly is a different one just being a launch trailer with the missiles and none of the rest of the associated firing battery equipment.