1/35 Israeli Defense Forces IDF M113 Armored Personnel Carrier `Zelda` Fourth Middle East War Yom Kipur War 1973 [DR3608]

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Product Description ■ It is a noteworthy item that reproduced the IDF M113 operated in the 4th Middle East War with a completely new mold!

[About the actual vehicle]
A personnel transport vehicle developed by the United States after the war Is M113. When it was formalized in 1960, it was highly evaluated for its ease of use and reliability, and we increased its number.
The body uses aluminum armor, and since it weighed less than 13 tons, it can be dropped into the air or run on water.
Also, two crew members could accommodate 11 soldiers in the cabin. The suspension was equipped with a torsion bar type suspension, and the maximum speed was 64km / h.
In addition to the vehicle as a basic troop transport vehicle, various derivative types such as a mortar mounted type, a missile launcher, and a command vehicle were also made based on the vehicle body. It can be said that the wide range of development also speaks to the excellent basic design.
Since it was first deployed, it has been continuously updated, and in addition to continuing active use, it is operating not only in the United States but in about 50 countries around the world.
The production number of this master vehicle is said to be over 80,000 including the derivative models. Israel is one of the countries that operate M113, and boasts the second largest number of vehicles in the world after the United States.
Many vehicles have their own modifications, and many were active in the Middle East War.

[About the model]
The M113 armored personnel carrier, which was mostly used during the Vietnam War, is one of the vehicles that military fans cannot miss.
The masterpiece model of the masterpiece soldier transport vehicle M113 has finally appeared from Dragon with the latest technology. Of course, all parts are reproduced with a completely new mold.
This is a type of Zelda that was used in the Fourth Middle East War (Yom Kippur War), which the Israeli Defense Forces, IDF made unique improvements and updates in many M113. I am modeling.
The body has been recreated with features such as the storage rack and rails on the side of the body that were uniquely added to the basic shape by IDF, and the extended exhaust pipe extended downward from the top of the body.
In addition to the 12.7mm machine gun, the armament on the upper part of the vehicle is also modeled with two 7.62mm machine guns with a unique mount.
The rear hatch, commander's hatch and driver's hatch above can be opened and closed. The interior has been fully recreated.
The fuel tank is also modeled in the driver's compartment and the personnel compartment, and you can carefully make it.
The crawler track is a partially assembled NEO track that is partially integrated. Each track pad is prepared as a separate part to enhance the reality of the undercarriage.
In this kit, personal equipment such as a backpack is set with DS material. It expresses the atmosphere of vehicles that are active in actual battle.
45 years after the outbreak of the 4th Middle East War (Yomu-Kipur War), IDF's M113 model is one that fans of current vehicles cannot miss.

[Main Features]
Reproduced M113 Zelda, an armored personnel carrier, deployed and operated by the Israeli Defense Forces, with a completely new mold.
IDF made its own improvements and updates. -Modeled a type called Zelda used in the Next Middle East War and the Yom Kippur War
The body is a unique shape added to the body by the IDF side storage rack and rails, expansion exhaust pipe etc. -The rear hatch, the commander's hatch at the top and the driver's hatch can be opened and closed.
The interior is fully reproduced including the fuel tank.
The crawler tracks are partially integrated and assembled. NEO truck adopted
Personal equipment such as backpack set with DS material

[Product details]
Completion size: total length about 138 mm
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