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Dragon’s Black Label series has previously released 1/35 scale kits of the well-known American Patriot PAC-1 and PAC-3 air defense systems. Now, the family has been completed with the release of the Patriot PAC-2 as used by the US Army and a number of other Armies around the world.
The MIM-104C missile introduced with the PAC-2 was designed specifically for the interception of ballistic missiles rather than as a purely surface-to-air missile system.

The PAC-2 reached US Army units in 1990 in time for deployment in the first Gulf War, and they continue to be used by many Armies.

Like Black Label’s preceding kits of the Patriot air defense system, this latest one is just as impressive as it features the M901 Launching Station based on an M860 semi-trailer.

Brand new for this release is a newly tooled launcher generator set suitable for this particular Patriot version. Detail is sharply molded and all parts of the system are fully represented.

Thanks to the Patriot PAC-2’s adoption by multiple countries, modelers also have a wide choice of finishes for this impressive plastic kit.
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Another timely release considering the world's tense situation. Looks like another great addition to the line, though I can't vouch for completeness or accuracy.
AUG 16, 2017 - 07:21 AM
Are these typical Black Plague quality and accuracy? I guess I am now just assuming any new non-WWII Dragon kits suck.
AUG 16, 2017 - 07:41 AM
Well, it's at least a firm YES that Black Plague kits SUCK.
AUG 16, 2017 - 10:35 AM
The Dragon Patriot PAC-3 isn't that bad. It is not as nice in some areas as the Trumpeter version, but better in a few areas. PAC-3 build review.
AUG 16, 2017 - 05:20 PM
The Dragon Patriot PAC-3 isn't that bad. It is not as nice in some areas as the Trumpeter version, but better in a few areas. PAC-3 build review.[/quote] Thanks Gino
AUG 17, 2017 - 06:55 PM
So, for the benefit of the un-edjumacated, what's the difference between this kit and Trumpeter`s offering ?.
AUG 20, 2017 - 02:05 AM
The biggest difference is on the work platforms. On Trumpeter's kit, they are all fine PE mesh that you can see through, as in real life. On Dragon's version, they are all solid molded plastic with a mesh imprinted onto them. Trumpeter's tire design is better too. Dragon's landing leg design is better though as they can be positioned at any angle where Trumpeter's can only be in the fully up or fully down positions.
AUG 20, 2017 - 05:30 PM
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