{"product_id":"pre-order-not-in-stock-takom-2215-1-35-m113a1-m113a1-acav-2in1-armored-personnel-carrier-pre-order","title":"***PRE-ORDER NOT IN STOCK Takom 2215 1\/35 M113A1\/M113A1 ACAV (2in1) Armored Personnel Carrier PRE-ORDER***","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT - PLEASE READ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-ORDER-THIS ITEM IS NOT CURRENTLY IN STOCK. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTentative arrival is LATE OCTOBER 2026 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003ePLEASE UNDERSTAND THIS IS AN ESTIMATION OF ARRIVAL, AND COULD BE DELAYED BY MANUFACTURING OR SHIPPING FACTORS BEYOND OUR CONTROL. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eAdditional items that are purchased with this item will be held until the preorder arrives. If you need \u003cbr\u003ein-stock items sooner, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ewe strongly suggest you purchase them separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic model kit of a U.S. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM113A1\/M113A1 ACAV armored personnel carrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e includes interior details  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTAINS PARTS TO BUILD ONLY ONE KIT BUT YOU CHOOSE WHICH VERSION.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:35 scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior details for driver's and troop compartments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHatches can be assembled open or closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear parts and photo-etched parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esegmented tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 marking options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnassembled, unpainted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint and glue\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincluded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe M113A1 was the improved version of the American M113 personnel carrier, entering production in 1964. The most significant change compared to the original M113 was the installation of a 212 hp (158 kW) General Motors 6V53 diesel engine to replace the gasoline engine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM113A1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis aluminum-hulled, fully tracked armored carrier accommodated a crew of two and up to eleven soldiers. Standard armament consisted of a 12.7 mm M2HB machine gun mounted at the commander's station. The M113A1 was deployed extensively during the Vietnam War, serving as a personnel carrier, command vehicle, and medical vehicle, among other roles, and acting as the basis for numerous specialized variants. Technical Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrew: 2 + up to 11 personnel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine: GM 6V53, 6-cylinder diesel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 212 hp \/ 158 kW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombat weight: approx. 10.4 t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop speed: approx. 64 km\/h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater speed: amphibious, approx. 5.8 km\/h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmament: 1 × 12.7 mm M2HB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM113A1 ACAV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe M113A1 ACAV (Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle) was not a completely new M113 variant, but rather a version modified for use by US cavalry and reconnaissance units in Vietnam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe key changes involved additional armament and improved crew protection. In addition to the central 12.7 mm M2HB, the ACAV was equipped with two side-mounted 7.62 mm M60 machine guns. The M60s were mounted on special mounts near the forward side roof hatches and were supplemented by small armored shields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical features of the ACAV therefore include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12.7 mm M2HB on the central commander's mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × 7.62 mm M60s on the forward sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmored shields for the M60 gunners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional protective measures against shrapnel and small-arms fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequent field modifications, meaning the vehicles could look quite different from one another in photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45211233648706,"sku":"TAK-2215","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/0568\/8898\/files\/2215_-01.jpg?v=1789410969","url":"https:\/\/andyshhq.com\/products\/pre-order-not-in-stock-takom-2215-1-35-m113a1-m113a1-acav-2in1-armored-personnel-carrier-pre-order","provider":"AndysHHQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}