Description
US Army M113 Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle, 8th Infantry Division, Vietnam 1968 (1:43 Scale)
This 1:43 scale replica of the US Army M113 Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle, marked for the 8th Infantry Division in Vietnam in 1968, is one of the diecast military vehicles in our collection. It was released in 2006 in limited numbers, making it a sought-after piece for collectors of Vietnam-era armor.
Historical Background
The Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle (ACAV) was a variant of the US Army's standard M113 armored personnel carrier. Standard M113s carried a squad of troops into combat and shielded them from small arms fire. A rear ramp lowered once the vehicle stopped, letting soldiers exit behind the hull without being exposed to enemy fire.
The ACAV was an up-gunned version. It mounted a .50-caliber machine gun with a shield over the commander's hatch, along with two M-60 machine guns with shields near the rear cargo hatch to provide added fire support.
Key Features
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon, and accurate diecast metal hull
- Moving tracks running over detailed rotating wheels
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface detailing
- Pad-printed markings and placards that resist fading and peeling, unlike decals
Specifications
- Scale: 1:43
- Length: 3.75 inches
- Width: 2.25 inches
Condition Notes
The outer clear cover shows some dents at the corners from long-term storage. The model itself is in excellent condition.
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