1:35 M113A2 Armored Person Carrier - Desert Version
Item #35265

DESCRIPTION

Tamiya presents a plastic assembly kit for the M113, a veteran
Personnel Carrier that played an important role in the 2003 Iraq
War. With the fear that important supplies would not reach the
advancing U.S. personnel, the U.S. army called on the reliable
and mobile M113. This detailed replica of the actual carrier also

features extra attachments such as personnel equipment and
ammunition cases.

About the U.S. M113A2 Armored Personnel Carrier Desert Version

Of the various M113 type personnel carriers developed, the M113A2

began production in June 1979. Based on combat experience in
Vietnam, this version was made with improved transmission,
operating equipment and cooling system as well as reinforced
suspension. Detachable fuel tanks were moved to the rear and
external sides of the vehicle, smoke dischargers were mounted on
the front, and the trim vane was enlarged. M113A2 units were
deployed to the Gulf War in 1991, and in the 2003 Iraq War. The
most recent M113A2 active in Iraq was also equipped with Combat
Identification Panels (CIP), the latest friend and foe
recognition device to prevent friendly attack.

About the Model

Overall length 153mm
Large trim vane, smoke shell launcher, and external fuel tanks
have been accurately replicated.
CIP attached on both sides.
Gun shield can be attached to M2 machine gun.
Plenty of extra attachments including personnel equipment and
ammo cases.
Commander and driver figures included Decals for 3 different
vehicles deployed to Iraq and one vehicle deployed to
Bosnia-Herzegovina.

NATO Version also Possible

Apart from decals for the vehicles deployed in the Iraq War, 1
set of decals for the NATO vehicle deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina

is also included in the kit. To accurately replicate the vehicle
we recommend using Tamiya's NATO Green, NATO Brown and NATO
Black colors.