M1078 LMTV (Armor Cab). TRUMPETER 01009

Assembly plastic kit of a M1078 LMTV with armoured cab. The kit contains more than 480 pieces, including photo-etched parts. Detailed multi-directional slide-molded cab. Full drive train assembly complete with engine transmission, differential housing and suspension units. The main tires are hollow rubber with very good tread pattern included as well as sidewall details consisting of raised section ribs. Wheel hubs are in great details with separate hub rings. The windshield and side windows are made of clear parts.

The M1078 Standard Cargo Truck is designed to transport cargo and soldiers. The M1078 has a payload capacity of 5,000 pounds and to facilitate loading/unloading, the bed side rails are mounted on hinges and can be lowered. The cargo bed can be equipped with an optional bench seat kit for transport of soldiers. The bench seats are constructed of a non-wood material and attach to the cargo bed side rails. The seats can be folded down and stowed when not in use. Soldiers are assisted climbing in and out of the cargo bed area with the aid of a ladder stowed on the vehicle when not in use. A canvas and bows kit is available to keep soldiers and cargo protected from the elements. The M1078 can be equipped with an optional self-recovery winch kit capable of fore and aft vehicle recovery operations. The winch has 308 feet of line capacity and 10,000 pounds bare.

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Models - Military - Scale 1:35 - Other vehicles and artillery