AFV Club AF35283 1/35 US MIM-23 HAWK (Homing All the Way Killer) SAM

Model Kit

The AFV Club AF35283 1/35 US MIM-23 HAWK (Homing All the Way Killer) SAM Model Kit recreates the iconic American surface-to-air missile system that became one of the most widely deployed air defense platforms of the Cold War era. Featuring the launcher, missile components, and detailed support equipment, this kit provides modelers with an impressive representation of a complete HAWK battery element used by U.S. and allied forces around the world.

Developed in the 1950s and entering service with the U.S. Army in 1959, the MIM-23 HAWK was designed to provide mobile medium-range air defense against enemy aircraft. Its advanced radar-guided guidance system and continual upgrades allowed it to remain in service for decades, protecting military formations and strategic locations throughout the Cold War and beyond. The system was adopted by numerous NATO allies and saw operational use in conflicts including the Middle East, where it proved to be a highly effective air defense weapon.