M151A2 Ford MUTT 82nd Airborne Division, US Army Hobby Master HG1902 Scale 1:48

Hobby Master, Armor master Series M151A2 Ford MUTT 82nd Airborne Division, US Army Hobby Master HG1902 Scale 1:48 Authentic Detailing Pre-Painted by professionals Accurate paint colors Markings Tampo (pad) applied Fully Assembled True to Scale (1:48) Weathering and insignias Rubber wheels that roll Comes with a stretcher Windshield can pivot up and down Accessories like gas cans, shovels etc In 1951 Ford Motor Company was awarded a contract to develop a replacement for the M38 Jeep Light Utility Vehicle. The vehicle had to be a ¼ ton 4x4 Military Utility Tactical Truck (M151 MUTT) and after extensive testing began production in 1959 until 1982. The M151, M151A1, and M151A2 are a general purpose personnel or cargo carrier. Eventually manufacturing contracts were awarded to Kaiser and AM General Corp and well over 100,000 MUTTs of many variants produced. Even after years of testing the M151 had a major problem with roll-over especially when cornering. This vehicle saw its first combat in the Vietnam War and lasted well into the 1980s when it was replaced by the AM General HMMWV. The M151A2 arrived in 1970 with an improved rear suspension which improved the cornering problem of roll-over but didn’t eliminate it. The USMC continued to use a variant of the M151 until 1999 because of its ability to be transported inside a CH-53 helicopter. Specifications for the M151 MUTT (Military Utility Tactical Truck) Manufacturer – Ford, Kaiser, AM General Corp., GM USA Years of Manufacture – 1959 until 1982 Number Manufactured – 100,000 + Occupants – 1 x Driver, Up to 3 others