Israel 1948 – 1991

Britain, Cold War 1945-1991 , Israel 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 …

Israel 1948 - 1991 , United 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)

Israel 1948 - 1991 , United States, Cold War 1945-1991

MIM 72 Chaparral SAM

The MIM 72 Chaparral SAM system was based on the M548 transporter. These entered survice in the 1969. The missile was developed from the succesful Sidewider air to air missile. These worked in teams with the M163 VADS cannon sytem to cover short and medium ranges. Used by West Germany and Israel, the system was withdrawn from US service in …

Arab States 1948-1991 , Israel 1948 - 1991

BTR-50 PB Waterline vesion

Waterlined version of the amphibious armoured personnel carrier. The BTR-50 could swim with minimal preparation and offered crew and passengers protection from small arms fire and shell splinters. Used by Warsaw Pact forces and allies. These saw action on both sides in the 1973 Yom Kippur war.

Israel 1948 - 1991 , United States, Cold War 1945-1991

M109 Self Propelled Gun

The M109 was introduced into the US army in 1963 giving the 155mm Howitzer protection and mobility. It was exported to 21 countries seeing combat in the Vietnam and Arab-Israeli conflicts. (the photograph depicts a model in Israeli service with extra items from the AC3 stowage pack)

Israel 1948 - 1991 , United States, Cold War 1945-1991

M113A2/3

The A2 variant was developed in 1979 from experience in the Vietnam and Arab Israeli wars; The fuel storage was moved from inside the passenger compartment to armoured tanks either side of the rear ramp. The engine and suspension were upgarded. The A3 variant included improved controls, engine and protective spall liner.

Israel 1948 - 1991 , United States, Cold War 1945-1991

M151 MUTT & TOW Missile (x2)

The M151 Ford MUTT was used as a weapons carrier for the TOW missile introduced in 1971. This system saw service in the Vietnem and the last days of the Yom Kippur war.

Israel 1948 - 1991

M50 Super Sherman 75mm

Israeli development of the Sherman with French assitance, using a French HV 75mm gun and more powerful US diesel engine. These saw action in the 6 day war(1967) and the Yom Kippur War (1973)

Israel 1948 - 1991 , United States, Cold War 1945-1991

M577 command tent

This tent is constructed to for a more permanent command post at hte rear of the M577. It gives room for briefings and admin space. * does not include M577, the M577 model needs the rolled tent cut or filed off for a neat fit

Israel 1948 - 1991 , United States, Cold War 1945-1991

M577 Armoured command carrier

The M577 is based on hull of the M113 with a full height roof allowing staff to stand inside and giving additional space for maps and radios. In service since the 1960s it has seen service with many nations such as the; USA, Israel, West Germany, Australia, Canada and many more

Arab States 1948-1991 , Israel 1948 - 1991

M48 Bridgelayer, bridge only

The 18m bridge could carry 60t and was later upgraded to 70t. This is the bridge only

Arab States 1948-1991 , Israel 1948 - 1991

M48 AVLB Bridgelayer

The M48 AVLB was developed in the 1950s as an assault bridge layer for US armour and remained in production until 1960. The 18m bridge could carry 60t and was later upgraded to 70t. This is a multi part kit requires some skill to assemble. The M48 AVLB was used by the US army and many allies such as West …

Israel 1948 - 1991 , United States, Cold War 1945-1991

M106 Mortar carrier

Based on the M113 Fully tracked APC, the M106 was armed with the M30 107mm mortar. It entered service in 1964, was used by US forces in Vietnam and remained in service until the late 1980s. Over a 2000 built, other opperators include Egypt, Libya and Morocco.

deveVulcan 20mm gatling cannon is capable of 4000 rpm. The turret is powered and …

Israel 1948 - 1991 , United States, Cold War 1945-1991

M163 Vulcan Air Defence System

Often refered to as VADS, based on the M113, it’s Vulcan cannon is capable of 4000 rpm. The turret is powered and has a radar rangefinder but realies on operator skill and clear weather to hit aircraft targets. Used in the Veitnam war and the Isreali Lebonon conflict.

Israel 1948 - 1991

Makmat 160mm Mortar carrier

Israeli self propelled heavy mortar, based on the M4 Sherman chasis. This artillery was used during the Yom Kippur war and Lebanon campaign to provide fire support. This model can be assembled with front deck open or closed.

France, Cold War 1945-91 , Israel 1948 - 1991

AMX 13-75 light tank

Introduced in 1952 the AMX 13-75 light tank was used by the French army until the 1980s going through several updates. Other users include: Israel, Nederlands, Belgium, India, Morocco, Lebanon, Peru and Venezuela. Features included; Autoloader for the gun which held 12 rounds in the turret bustle this allowed the crew to be reduced to 3. The gun was rigidly …