Tamiya 300035123 - 1:35 US M151A2 Ford MUTT Geländew.(1)
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Tamiya 300035123 - 1:35 US M151A2 Ford MUTT Geländew.(1)
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The U.S. Armoured vehicle test course is located 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 was seen to be
running over the course with comparitive ease, and upon closer inspection it turned out to be the replacement for the well known
Willys Jeep, the new Ford M151. Outwardly this new vehicle loos very
much like its older brother. Both are small, compact, rugged, simple to
operate and maintain however, the 151 incorporates all of the latest
advanced features learned during combat operations in conflicts since
world war II. Features such as the newly developed OHV engine, light
semimonocoque body and 4 wheel independent suspension systems allowed it
to outpoint all other submitted replacement vehicles for the ageing WWII
Jeep. Development for this replacement vehicle was started by the Ford
Motor Company were licensed to produce the vehicle and they delivered
approximately 10,000 units a year to the U.S. Army, Navy Air Force and
Marines. Shortly after its adoption it was selected by most of the
nations of the free world as a replacement for their own light
utility vehicles. Some of the advanced features incorporated into the M151 caused problems and defects were detected in the initial
shipments, among the most serious was the strength and stability of the
rear suspension system which was corrected and improved in
1964 and 1970. The M151A2 now in service has added safety features like stiffer rear suspension, large blinder lamps and a two step
windshield wiper, safety glass and an impact absorbing steering wheel.
With its extreme versatitliy the basic M151 can be altered into a combat
ambulance radio communications vehicle 105 mm recoilless rifle
transport and a launcher for the new tow missile system adopted in the
late 70 s. Combat experience in VietNam has shown that the Ford M
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| Hersteller: | Tamiya |
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