Tamiya 35130 - 1/35 U.S. Ford MUTT w/ M416 Cargo Trailer 福特 田宮軍事模型軍事製品 雙星孖星  [35130]

Back very early 1957, a familiar looking little automobile had been seen to be running throughout the Aberdeen, Maryland proving ground. It turned into the Ford M151 MUTT, a replacement automobile for the popular M38A1 "Jeep". The MUTT looked very much like it older bro. Both were little, compact, rugged, easy to operated and keep; however, the M151 incorporated most of the latest advanced features, such as a newly developed OHV engine, light semi-monocoque human body and 4 wheel separate suspension system. These features allowed it to outpoint all other submitted replacement vehicles the ageing jeep. Development work with this car started at the start of 1953 by the Ford engine business as well as the U.S. Army, also it had been formally used whilst the replacement car in July 1957. Kaiser Industries additionally the United states Motor Company were certified to make the automobile as well as delivered roughly 10,000 devices yearly to your U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. It had been fleetingly adopted by the other countries for the free globe as a replacement for their very own light energy vehicles. A few of the advancd features integrated in the M151 caused some initial issues, like the strength of this rear suspension system, however these along with other small issues were corrected during the 1964-70 period of time. The M151A2, presently operating, has added safety features including a stiffer back suspension system, big blinker lamps, a two step windshield wiper, safety cup and an impact absorbing controls. Due to the extreme flexibility, the essential M151 is changed to a combat amublance; radio communications car, TOW missile launcer, together with Viet Nam conflict proved it was a genuine go anywhere combat tool. Increase this the hauling capacity for the matched M416 cargo trailer along with a tremendous resupply car combination. Furnished to fight units at one trailer to three 1/4 ton automobiles, the trailer is employed to carry fuel and rations towards combat troops regarding front side lines and happened simultaneously whilst the M151. With a lightweight of 260kg, and lots hauling capacity of 1/4 ton, the mixture is easily atmosphere transportable, launched and restored. Lifespan regarding the trailer significantly exceeds that of the motorized car, as they are so merely constructed. Many can be obtained at civilian excess depots, and seen on roads and highways likely to and from the backwoods areas holding the camping gear and food for a protracted stay static in the wilds. A military scene without a 1/4 ton trailer in view would be an unusual scene indeed.