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Britain, Cold War 1945-1991
Tracked Rapier
British fully tracked SAM system. The tracked Rapier was designed to provide mobile air defence for british armoured units. The chasis was based on the M548 transporter and the launcher improved to carrier 8 missiles. The system was steadily upgraded through its service from 1983 to early 1990s
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West Germany 1945-1991
Jaguar 2 (RaketenJagdPanzer)
The Raketenjagdpanzer was developed along with the gun armed KononeJagdPanzer. The Anti-tank missile allowed tanks to be attacked at greater ranges but early versions were slow firing and unable to engage close targets. This model represents the Jaguar 2 varient using the American TOW missile system from 1983 onwards.
casement layout followed the very successful designs of WW2: the Stug, Jagdpanzer …
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West Germany 1945-1991
JagdPanzer, Kanonen 90mm
The Kanonenjagdpanzer was developed in the mid-1960s. The casement layout followed the very successful designs of WW2: the Stug, Jagdpanzer and Jagdpanther.? It was highly mobile with a low profile but the gun had limited traverse, excellent for ambush. With a crew of 4 it remained in service with reserve units until 1991 by which time the 90mm gun was …
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Soviet Eastern Block 1945-1991
BTR-80
8×8 Soviet APC used by Motor rifle regiments to protect infantry from artillery fragments and small arms fire. Providing fully amphibious transport for 3+7. It was developed after experience with the BTR-60 and 70, the engine layout was changed to a single more powerful engine at the rear, side doors added and turret elevation was increased to allow AA use. …
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West Germany 1945-1991
Gepard SPAAG
The Gepard AA tank entered service with West Germany in 1973 and was retired in 2010. The vehicle is based and a Leopard 1 hull with twin 35mm cannon and radar in a large powered turret. Also manufactured for the Netherlands and Belgium. It is designed to keep pace with armoured units and protect them from air attack.
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West Germany 1945-1991
Kraka Command vehicle with radios
The command Kraka was used for command and communications, fitted with generator and long range radio set, leaving 2 seats free for passengers.
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West Germany 1945-1991
Kraka 20mm cannon (x2)
The Kara was adopted by the West German Airborne 1974-1990s. They we used to equip the command and support companies of each battalion. These lightweight vehicles could be folded in half for transport by helicopter or for parachute drop. They could carry up to 750kg in cargo or 2 stretcher patients. Specialist versions were built to carry TOW missiles, 20mm …
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West Germany 1945-1991
Kraka mortar carrier (x2)
The Kara was adopted by the West German Airborne 1974-1990s. They we used to equip the command and support companies of each battalion. These lightweight vehicles could be folded in half for transport by helicopter or for parachute drop. They could carry up to 750kg in cargo or 2 stretcher patients. Specialist versions were built to carry TOW missiles, 20mm …
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West Germany 1945-1991
Kraka TOW (x2)
The Kara was adopted by the West German Airborne 1974-1990s. They we used to equip the command and support companies of each battalion. These lightweight vehicles could be folded in half for transport by helicopter or for parachute drop. They could carry up to 750kg in cargo or 2 stretcher patients. Specialist versions were built to carry TOW missiles, 20mm …
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West Germany 1945-1991
Kraka paratroop transport (x2)
The Kara was adopted by the West German Airborne 1974-1990s. They we used to equip the command and support companies of each battalion. These lightweight vehicles could be folded in half for transport by helicopter or for parachute drop. They could carry up to 750kg in cargo or 2 stretcher patients. Specialist versions were built to carry TOW missiles, 20mm …
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Arab States 1948-1991
Arab assault engineers (10)
Arab assault engineers equiped with flame throwers, mine detectors, assault ladders and water pumps 1960-80s (10 figs from 4 poses)
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United States, Cold War 1945-1991
M60 A2 “Starship”
The M60-A2 was an attempt to combine a gun and ATGM launcher to increase the range and accuracy of the main weapon. The system proved slow and unreliable. 540 built from 1973 and eventually withdrawn from service in 1981. The nic-name Starship is believed to have come from the amount of switches and lights inside.
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United States, Cold War 1945-1991
M551 Sheridan tank
The M551 Sheridan Air Assault Vehicle, a controversial aluminium bodied light tank with the unpopular 152mm gun/missile launcher. This model has the ACAV “cup” commanders MG turret, developed to provide more protection from small arms fire. In service 1967-1996
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United States, Cold War 1945-1991
M125 81mm Mortar carrier
Based on the M113 Fully tracked APC, the M125 was armed with the 81mm mortar and carried the tripod on the roof to allow the mortar to be demounted
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Britain, Cold War 1945-1991
Chieftain ARV
The Chieftain ARV entered service in? the early 1970s as a heavy armour recovery vehicle. Fitted with 90t capacity winch and doozer/anchor.? Later upgraded to a repair and recovery vehicle, remaining in service until 2007 and some exported to Jordan. (Multi part kit requiring some modelmaking skill)
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Britain, Cold War 1945-1991Israel 1948 - 1991
M548 Tracked support vehicle
The M548 is based on hull of the M113 with an open cargo deck. Designed to follow armoured units into tough terrain. These have been used as amo, fuel and general transport. Some saw used as Gun-buses in Vietnam with the Maxon quad 50 cal on the back. In service since the 1960s it has seen service with many nations …
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West Germany 1945-1991
Bergepanzer 2A2 ARV
The Bergepanzer 2A2? ARV is based on the Leopard 1. First introduced 1977 it is able to recovery vehicles with its powerful winch. A 16t crane is available to assist with repairs and recovery. The vehicle can also carry out basic earth moving tasks with its dozer blade
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Israel 1948 - 1991United States, Cold War 1945-1991
M88/A1 Armoured recovery vehicle
The M88 medium recovery vehicle entered service in 1961.? Fitted 21t with capacity crane and 40t winch the M88 can carry out a variety of tasks including recovery, repair and basic combat engineering.? These have served with the US and many other nations including West Germany and Israel.. (Multi part kit requiring some modelmaking skill)
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West Germany 1945-1991
Fuchs TPz Pionierwagen
Fuchs(Fox) wheeled engineer transport vehicle, designed to carry engineer teams and their? equipment in the combat zone to carry out construction or obstacle clearance.? First introduced in to the West German army in 1979, still in service
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Britain, Cold War 1945-1991
FV510 Warrior IFV
British fully tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicle designed to carry troops into combat under armour. Entered service in 1985 and has seen action in the Gulf, Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq. Armed with the 30mm RARDEN cannon for support and protection. Crew 3+7
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United States, Cold War 1945-1991
M2 Bradley IFV
The M2 Bradley introduced in 1982, a Mechanised Combat Vehicle able to transport infantry under armour and support them in action. Equipped with 25mm chain gun and TOW missile system. This represents the early versions with spaced armour and crew gun ports. Crew 3+6. *The early? M3 Cavalry version was almost indistinguishable (the vision blocks above the firing ports where …
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United States, Cold War 1945-1991
M1A1 Abrams (120mm)
This development of the M1 replaced the 105mm gun with the German designed 120mm L44 smoothbore gun. This version entered service in 1986 with its distinctive longer turret.
It had improved armour, gunnery, NBC protection and ammunition storage. These served with distinction in the 1st Gulf war.
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Arab States 1948-1991Soviet Eastern Block 1945-1991
SA-6 Gainful/Kub SAM
The Kub missile system was extremely advanced at its introduction in 1966. The system was mobile and able to keep pace with armoured units providing a medium ranged anti-aircraft sheild over units. These caused the Israelis great difficulty during the Yom Kippur war and became prime targets.
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Soviet Eastern Block 1945-1991
BMD-2 Paratrooper MICV
Soviet air transportable Mechanisned Infantry Combat Vehicle. This unique lightweight aluminium vehicle was built for the Soviet Paratroop Force or VDV.? The second version was introduced in 1985 armed with a 30mm cannon and 2nd generation ATGM. It could be lifted by helicopter or parachuted into action with the crew! Crew 2+6
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