The MIM-72A/M48 Chaparral was an American self-propelled surface-to-air missile system based on the AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile system. The launcher was based on the M113 family of vehicles. It entered service with the United States Army in 1969 and was phased out between 1990 and 1998. It was intended to be used along with the M163 VADS, the Vulcan ADS covering short-range short-time engagements, and the Chaparral for longer range use. The complete system was known as the M48 Chaparral Intercept-Aerial Guided Missile System, composed of the M54 Launching Station atop the M730 carrier, a M113 variant. M730A1 had M113A2 improvements, while M730A2 was upgraded to M113A3 standard complete with diesel engine.
THE KIT:
Includes M730 track vehicle
M-48 Major subsystem
4 MIM 72 Chaparral missiles are included
Detailed flexible T130E1 tracks
FLIR system can be attached
Launch tower is able to rotate and adjust launching angle
Launch tower is removable
Can be built optional in firing position or on moving
