Academy 13415 1/35 Scale, American Armored Personnel Carrier M1151, Plastic Model kit (A13415)

1/35 American Armored Personnel Carrier M1151 Model Contents

• Plastic injection parts
• Decal
• Photo Etched
• Assembly guide.

1/35 American Armored Personnel Carrier M1151 model features

• Disasted plastic parts.
• Use a frame scissors to remove the parts.
• Use a model knife and sanding to clean the burr in the parts.
• Fill the gaps between the parts with filling material and sanding.
• There is no adhesive and paint in the box.
• You can make the necessary jerking with the assembly guide in it.
• It is recommended to paint it with the colors specified in the guide.

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M1151 Advanced Weapon Carrier is an improved model of M1114 Armored HMMWV. It is used by the US army. This vehicle was designed to replace old HMMWVs, such as M1025A2 and M1114 armored weapons carriers. It is more suitable for operation during various military conflicts and peace protection operations, as it provides some extent protection to passengers. The M1151 has a heavier chassis and an improved engine to overcome the augmented additional armor weight. The first contract was signed for 31 M1151 vehicle. There was also another contract to install armor kits for these vehicles. The US army plans to replace the old HMMWVs with this single model to reduce maintenance costs. Basically, M1151 is similar to the previous M1114 adopted in 1996. There are only some small external differences between the two that allow the recognition of the newer vehicle. M1151's former M1025, M1026 and M1114 weapon carriers in the US Army service were planned.
M1151 is a 4 -door vehicle with a driver and 3 passenger capacity. There is a closed cargo area in the back. There are two armor kits for this vehicle. Basic A kit can be installed in the factory. In the field conditions, there is another optional plug -in B kit on top of the A kit. It improves ballistic protection and provides a degree of protection against mines explosions and handmade explosive devices.
The main version of M1151 has 3 402 kg empty weight. However, the weight of the vehicle varies depending on armor configuration. The load capacity varies between 1 515 and 2 313 kg depending on armor configuration. M1151 can pull trailers and light artillery weapons with a maximum weight of 1 905 kg.
This vehicle was designed as a weapon carrier. It has a ring assembly above the roof and can be equipped with various weapons, including heavy machine guns. The weapon can rotate 360 ​​degrees. Gunner's protection kit is recommended as an option.
M1151, 190 HP -producing General Engine Products 6.5 -liter V8 turbocharged diesel engine power. The same engine previously known as Detroit Diesel was used in the previous HMMWV series vehicles. The engine is matched with a 4 -speed automatic transmission. The vehicle has a full -time pulling four wheels.
The M1151 is specially designed to have the same trace width as the main battle tanks. This feature allows the vehicle to travel in traces left by the main battle tanks. M1151 contains a central rubber inflating system and eruption tires. Even in broken and damaged tires, M1151 can go to a maximum of 48 km/h at a maximum of 48 km. Once the deep water passage is equipped with kit, M1151 can pass water obstacles up to a depth of 1.52 m. It is suitable for M1151 airport and can be downloaded with parachutes. Ayrıca bazı helikopterler tarafından altına asılarak taşınabilir.