Tamiya 35265 1/365 U.S. M113A2 Armoured Personnel Carrier Desert Version
This version of the oft-modified M113 carrier was produced from 1979 and had updates based upon U.S. experience in Vietnam. Upgrades were made not only to the drivetrain and steering system, but also to the cooling and suspension setups. In addition, there were optional external fuel tanks and capacity for the installation of smoke dischargers, while the trim vane was enlarged. The M113A2 was a dependable servant in the Gulf War, in which it had Combat Identification Panels (CIP) installed to avoid friendly fire incidents.
This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 153mm. Features accurate recreations of the expanded trim vane, smoke dischargers and external fuel tanks, plus the hull-side CIPs. M2 machine gun is authentically depicted, and an optional gun shield is included. A wide variety of included accessories ensure that the finished model has plenty of life.
Comes with full body commander and torso driver figure, plus a dog. Includes marking options for three Gulf War vehicles and one in Bosnia.
