lundi 28 novembre 2022

MATV at 1/87 - English Version

  M-ATV at 1/87

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M-ATV at 1/87
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Dioramas of M-ATV at 1/35 scale




 

 




 

  
  M-ATV in LEGO format




In May 2003, during the operation in Iraq "Iraqi Freedom", more than 9,000 HUMVEE will be sent by the Americans for their soldiers. Quickly, their protection turns out to be catastrophic, despite the addition of systems, facing improvised explosives (IED) on the roadside. These "IEDs", often made with shells, caused havoc when they exploded... Also, the internal carrying capacity of the HUMVEE was not sufficient. Finally, the addition of the protections makes the vehicle heavier and therefore its performance...


The American Army then turned to armored vehicles, the "MRAP" (for Mine Resistant Armor Protected) and ordered 29,000 units for a budget of 50 billion dollars. But they are very heavy, consume a lot of fuel and are very cumbersome for military maneuvers in narrow streets or roads. As of 2018, there are 11,000 "MRAPs" left in service. The rest having been destroyed, sold or sold off to allied states.


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The M-ATV was designed to be smaller than the huge MRAPs and easily deployable in a war zone. It is manufactured by the OSHKOSH Defence brand. More than 6,000 M-ATVs have been built.

Tests during its development period and trials in Iraq and Afghanistan have validated the points confirming its usefulness as for example its transport by plane,

or by helicopter.

The possibility to install different means, as here on these pictures with a mine countermeasure system, shows its versatility.


The transport of soldiers in security makes it a real asset.


There is also an ambulance model.


The "JLTV" is derived from the M-ATV of the OSHKOSH brand and was chosen to replace the HUMVEE of the American Army.


Many variations are planned.


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 JLTV at 1/87
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 Discover also on "MEDEVAC 1/87"
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 - Collection "Short Stories in 1/87" -

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and the Seasons of MEDEVAC 1/87

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