World War III: Team Yankee – American M48 Chaparral SAM Platoon
Defend your forces from aerial threats with the American M48 Chaparral SAM Platoon for World War III: Team Yankee. A proven surface-to-air missile platform, the Chaparral system gives U.S. forces reliable and precise air defense, ensuring your ground units remain protected from enemy aircraft and attack helicopters.
Product Info:
This set contains four M48 Chaparral missile launchers, offering vital long-range anti-air capability to your American army.
Includes:
– 4x M48 Chaparral SAM Launchers
– 1x Unit Card
– 1x Decal Sheet
– Supplied unpainted and unassembled
About the Vehicle:
Entering service in 1969, the M48 Chaparral system adapted the U.S. Navy’s AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile into a ground-based platform, designated the MIM-72 Chaparral. Using infrared guidance, the missile locks onto the heat signature of enemy aircraft, giving it deadly accuracy against low-flying targets. Operated manually, the system relies on the gunner’s skill to acquire and track targets before firing. Its simplicity, reliability, and proven performance made it a mainstay of U.S. air defense units throughout the Cold War.
In-Game Role:
In World War III: Team Yankee, the M48 Chaparral SAM Platoon provides essential anti-aircraft support for U.S. formations. Capable of tracking and eliminating aircraft at range, the Chaparral complements your ground forces by keeping enemy air assaults at bay, ensuring your tanks and infantry can focus on the fight ahead.
