Tamiya 35123 - 1/35 U.S. M151A2 Ford Mutt WWII  [35123]

The U.S. Armoured vehicle test program is located in Aberdeen, Maryland, and is one of the most rigorous and demanding coursed on earth. Early in April 1957, a familiar searching tiny vehicle ended up being seen to be running throughout the program with comparitive simplicity, and upon closer inspection it turned out to be the replacement the well known Willy's "Jeep", the brand new Ford M151. Outwardly this brand new automobile loos like its older cousin. Both are little, compact, tough, easy to operate and continue maintaining; however, the 151 includes all of the newest advanced features learned during combat operations in disputes since globe war II. Features such as the newly developed OHV motor, light semimonocoque human anatomy and 4 wheel separate suspension systems allowed it to outpoint other presented replacement vehicles for the aging WWII Jeep. Development for this replacement automobile ended up being started by the Ford Motor business were licensed to produce the automobile and they delivered around 10,000 devices annually towards the U.S. Army, Navy Air Force and Marines. Right after its use it was selected by the majority of the countries for the free world as an alternative for his or her very own light utility automobiles. A few of the enhanced functions included into the M151 triggered issues and defects were detected in initial deliveries, one of the most serious had been the strength and security associated with the rear suspension system system which was corrected and improved in 1964 and 1970. The M151A2 now in service has added safety features like stiffer rear suspension, big blinder lights and a two action windshield wiper, safety cup and a visible impact absorbing steering wheel. Having its extreme versatitliy the essential M151 may be modified into a combat ambulance; radio communications vehicle; 105mm recoilless rifle transportation and a launcher the brand new tow missile system adopted in the late 70's. Fight experience in VietNam has shown that the Ford M151 Military Utility Tactical Truck (MUTT) is definitely a tremendously versatile go anywhere combat gun and is prone to remain in service consistently to come with military forces global.