Andy's Hobby HQ 1/16 M113A1/M113A1 ACAV Armoured Personnel Carrier Plastic Model Kit AHHQ-009

SKU: AHHQ-009 | Brand: Andy's Hobby | Product: Andy's Hobby HQ 1/16 M113A1/M113A1 ACAV Armoured Personnel Carrier Plastic Model Kit The M113A1 stands as a defining Cold War armored personnel carrier (APC) and one of America's most significant military vehicles. The M113A1 variant introduced an improved powerplant; the original gasoline engine gave way to diesel, enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing fire hazard risk. Originally conceived as a troop transport offering protection against small arms fire and fragmentation, the M113's role expanded during the Vietnam War. Operational experience revealed shortcomings in local conditions€South Vietnamese forces employed the platform as an MICV/light tank hybrid€necessitating upgrades including increased firepower and improved gunner protection. This need spawned the ACAV variant: the primary 12.7mm heavy machine gun received an open-top turret for operator protection and frontal shield, while two shielded M60 machine guns mounted toward the rear. This kit offers dual building options: construct it as a standard M113A1 transport configuration or as the enhanced ACAV version. Hatches feature both open and closed positions, with comprehensive interior detail included throughout.