U.S. RCM 748 Rapier SAM

Tracked Rapier combined Britain’s short-range Rapier air-defense missile system with an American M548-derived tracked chassis, designated RCM 748. The arrangement gave the launcher cross-country mobility alongside armored formations. Despite the American origin of the underlying carrier, the missile system and its principal operational identity were British, not a standard United States Army Rapier deployment. The tracked launcher carried its missiles and aiming equipment on one mobile platform, reducing some of the setup work associated with a towed system. Radar support could be provided through related equipment, but the launcher itself was not a self-contained substitute for every element of an air-defense battery. Tracked Rapier was a British air-defense system carried on an American-derived M548 tracked chassis.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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