M983A2 HEMTT Tractor & M870A1 Semi-Trailer 1/35 Trumpeter

The M983 is a tractor unit for use with the trailer-mounted MIM-104 Patriot missile system. It can also be used with the Interim Stryker Recovery System or other trailers. An earlier variant fitted with a 30 KW generator and crane mounted behind the cab was used to tow the MGM-31 Pershing Erector Launcher in CONUS. The M983A2/A4 Light Equipment Transporter (LET) tractor is mainly used to transport construction and engineer equipment. It has a 45,000lb 2-speed hydraulic winch mounted behind the cab, used to load the trailer. It does not have a self-recovery winch.

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/35
Skill Level: 3
Length: 22.5”
Width: 4.1”
Parts: 380+
– Painting and assembly required
– 23 sprues
– One photo-etched fret
– One decal sheet
– Die-cut paint mask sheet
– Eight poly caps
– 1mm x 1500mm cotton string
– One-piece flat
– 9 large and 13 small tires with distinctive tread pattern
– Clear parts
– Detailed interior
– Accurate one-piece multi-directional slide-molded cab
– Full drive train assembly complete with engine transmission, differential housing and suspension units
– Assemble in transport or park mode
– Illustrated instructions and paint guide
*Cyanoacrylate glue is required for photo-etched parts*

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Paint Guide:

A. Flat Black
White
Red
Blue
Clear Orange
Tire Black
Sandy Brown
Clear Red

B. Flat Black
White
Red
Blue
Clear Orange
Tire Black
Wood Brown
Medium Grey Green
Clear Red
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