1/35 U.S. M113A2 Armored Personnel Carrier Desert Version

1/35 Military Miniature Series No.265 (ITEM 35265)

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.

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Combat Identification Panels (CIP) and External Attachments

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.

Comparing with the M2A2 ODS Infantry Fighting Vehicle and the M1025 Humvee Armament Carrier

M2A2 ODS Infantry Fighting Vehicle
(ITEM 35264)
A plastic assembly kit of the M2A2 ODS Bradley developed in 1996 and deployed during the Gulf War in 1991. This model features up-to-date parts for electronic equipment such as range finder, GPS and digital compass antenna sensor, as well as exhaust cover, two types of 25mm Cannon barrels and CIP. Also includes extra attachments for re-creation of equipment. Commander and gunner figures are depicted wearing body armor. Includes 6 different types of decals for Iraq and NATO versions.

M1025 Humvee Armament Carrier
(ITEM 35263)
The M1025 Humvee was first introduced during the 1980's and showed its high capabilities during the Gulf War in 1991. Parts for two styles of vents on front hood and side mirrors are included to add that personnel touch. Loaded with accessories including Mk.19 grenade launcher, M2 heavy machine-gun, ammunition cases and two figures replicating driver and gunner.

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.

Tamiya Color Spray Tamiya Color Spray
TS-61 NATO Green
(ITEM 85061)

TS-62 NATO Brown
(ITEM 85062)

TS-63 NATO Black
(ITEM 85063) Acrylic Paints
XF-67 NATO Green
(ITEM 81767)

XF-68 NATO Brown
(ITEM 81768)

XF-69 NATO Black
(ITEM 81769)

	M2A2 ODS Infantry Fighting Vehicle (ITEM 35264) A plastic assembly kit of the M2A2 ODS Bradley developed in 1996 and deployed during the Gulf War in 1991. This model features up-to-date parts for electronic equipment such as range finder, GPS and digital compass antenna sensor, as well as exhaust cover, two types of 25mm Cannon barrels and CIP. Also includes extra attachments for re-creation of equipment. Commander and gunner figures are depicted wearing body armor. Includes 6 different types of decals for Iraq and NATO versions.

	M1025 Humvee Armament Carrier (ITEM 35263) The M1025 Humvee was first introduced during the 1980's and showed its high capabilities during the Gulf War in 1991. Parts for two styles of vents on front hood and side mirrors are included to add that personnel touch. Loaded with accessories including Mk.19 grenade launcher, M2 heavy machine-gun, ammunition cases and two figures replicating driver and gunner.

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.

	Tamiya Color Spray TS-61 NATO Green (ITEM 85061) TS-62 NATO Brown (ITEM 85062) TS-63 NATO Black (ITEM 85063)	Acrylic Paints XF-67 NATO Green (ITEM 81767) XF-68 NATO Brown (ITEM 81768) XF-69 NATO Black (ITEM 81769)