Magic Factory MF2001. Air Defence System "Iron Dome". Scale 1:35

Air Defence System "Iron Dome". Scale 1:35

Magic Factory Models - MF2001

Magic Factory has faithfully recreated the Iron Dome Air Defense System with this 1:35 model kit.

The system was built specifically for Israel, in a partnership between Raytheon and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the weapon has been operational since 2011 and is used to intercept short-range rockets and artillery. The U.S. announced its interest in the Iron Dome’s capabilities, and the Raytheon-Raphael team introduced the SkyHunter system in answer. The kit includes markings for both the Iron Dome and SkyHunter versions. 

The system has intercepted hundreds of rocket and artillery barrages fired at populated areas ever since its inception. In May 2021, when the intense conflicts between Lebanon and Israel came to their peak, there were over 4000 rockets fired from Hamas within 10 days. 90% of these were intercepted by Iron Dome.

The kit consists of grey plastic sprues with some Photo Etched parts. The weapons platform can be built in either firing or transportation mode. When built in the firing position, you build the stabiliser legs and hydraulic pistons that lift the missile unit from an aluminium tube with a plastic part that fits into the tube.

Two types of decals come in the kit: traditional and "film-free.”

Kit Highlights:

• Precise appearance replica with simple assembly
• Launcher and datalink antenna can be built for operation or transport
• Metal hydraulic piston rods provide convenient and firm stability
• Missiles provided for separate display
• Israeli Army figurines included.
• Kit can be schemed either as Israeli or US versions
• Photo Etch parts and 2 decal sets

Glue and paint are required for this model. (Not included).