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

The U.S. Armoured vehicle test course is situated in Aberdeen, Maryland, and is one of the most rigorous and demanding coursed in the world. Early in April 1957, a familiar looking small vehicle had been seen become operating on the program with comparitive ease, and upon closer inspection it turned out to be the replacement the popular Willy's "Jeep", the newest Ford M151. Outwardly this new vehicle loos very much like its older brother. Both are tiny, compact, rugged, easy to run and maintain; but the 151 incorporates all of the most recent advanced features learned during combat operations in disputes since globe war II. Features including the newly developed OHV motor, light semimonocoque human anatomy and 4 wheel independent suspension system systems allowed it to outpoint other submitted replacement automobiles the aging WWII Jeep. Development because of this replacement vehicle was started by the Ford engine business were licensed to produce the car and additionally they delivered more or less 10,000 devices per year towards the U.S. Army, Navy Air Force and Marines. Shortly after its adoption it had been chosen by a lot of the nations for the free world as a replacement because of their own light energy automobiles. Some of the advanced features integrated to the M151 caused issues and defects were detected within the initial shipments, one of the most serious was the power and stability associated with rear suspension system system which was corrected and enhanced in 1964 and 1970. The M151A2 now operating has added security features like stiffer back suspension, large blinder lamps and a two action windshield wiper, safety glass and a direct effect absorbing controls. Using its extreme versatitliy the essential M151 are modified into a combat ambulance; radio communications automobile; 105mm recoilless rifle transport and a launcher for the new tow missile system used in belated 70's. Eliminate expertise in VietNam shows your Ford M151 Military Utility Tactical Truck (MUTT) is definitely a really versatile go anywhere combat tool and is likely to remain in service for years ahead with military forces global.