The MIM-104 Patriot is the U.S. Army’s primary air and missile defense system. Initially designed as an antiaircraft system, Patriot gained attention in the 1991 Gulf War when it was used as an impromptu defense against Iraqi Scud missiles. Since then, Patriot and its related interceptors have been optimized for defense against tactical ballistic missiles, but remains capable against aerial threats such as aircraft and cruise missiles. Today, 13 countries operate Patriot. In addition to the launcher system displayed here, the Patriot system also includes radars, remote command and control units, and other support equipment. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]

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