The MIM-104 Patriot is a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, the primary of its kind used by the United States Army and several allied nations. It is manufactured by the U.S. defense contractor Raytheon and derives its name from the radar component of the weapon system. The AN/MPQ-53 at the heart of the system is known as the "Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept On Target" or the bacronym PATRIOT. The Patriot System replaced the Nike Hercules system as the U.S. Army's primary High to Medium Air Defense (HIMAD) system, and replaced the MIM-23 Hawk system as the U.S. Army's medium tactical air defense system. In addition to these roles, Patriot has been given the function of the U.S. Army's anti-ballistic missile (ABM) system, which is now Patriot's primary mission.

M983 HEMTT & M901 Launching Station w/ MIM-104 Patriot SAM System (PAC 2). U.S. Army MIM-104 Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-2) high-to-medium altitude, long-range air defence missile system, launched from M901 Launching Station mounted on M860 semi-trailer towed by M983 HEMTT prime mover. • 8 sprues, cab and tyres

• L: 300mm, W: 35.6mm, Total parts 150+
• 1:72 scale plastic model kit from Trumpeter, requires paint and glue