Dragon Models 1:72 Armor Collector Series 60364
AM General HMMWV Hummer Display Model
US Army, Iraq, M1114 w/Air-Conditioning Unit |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| AM General HMMWV Hummer | | 2.5" | | 1.25" |
The U.S. Armed Forces, in particular the Army, rely heavily on the HMMWV as its utility transport vehicle. HMMWVs were fully involved in the liberation of Iraq, as well as subsequent stabilization efforts in the war-torn country. Humvees are also widely used by Marines and Army personnel in Afghanistan. However, as of May 2004, most Humvees were unprotected by any form of armor, meaning they were extremely vulnerable to small-arms fire, mines, RPGs and the insurgents' favorite tactic of planting IEDs. In response to a rising casualty toll, a crash program was launched to up-armor Humvees as rapidly as possible. Of course, for soldiers facing this threat daily this couldn't come fast enough, so in the interim many vehicles were fitted with makeshift armor in the field.
Dragon Armor's newest item is such a multi-purpose vehicles showing up-armored solutions M1114, which incorporate an enhanced level of intrinsic armor. This vehicle includes an air-conditioning unit that is so essential in an enviornment as hot as Iraq. It follows in the tire marks of previous HMMWVs, but offers collectors the chance to get something more unique and recreate a sight that is so common in Iraq – modified and up-armored Humvees. This fresh and customized vehicle is ideal for a realistic diorama in Iraq.
In 1981 the US government awarded AM General the contract for 55,000 HMMWVs. This High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV or Humvee) has assumed the military role previously filled by Jeep and is produced in several configurations: command and control systems, field ambulance, ammunition and troop and general cargo transport. Optional equipment includes a winch and supplemental armor. Variant armament carriers provide mounting and firing capabilities for heavy machine guns. The Humvee is equipped with a high performance diesel engine, automatic transmission and four wheel drive and is air transportable and droppable from a variety of aircraft. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Dragon's 1:72 scale HMMWV Hummer is constructed entirely from plastic, which allows for the greatest possible detail. Close scrutiny of this model reveals its finer points, such as side wing mirrors with simulated glass, hand-painted headlights and tail lights, and transparent windows with wiper blades. The suspension has an accurately raised, hand-painted drive train featuring springs that are separately painted, differential gears with cooling fins and delicate steering arms. The wheels feature simulated rubber tires with easy-to-see tread. Releases in this series have a variety of added armor protection and removable top-mounted weapons such as a TOW missile system or machine gun.
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The Dragon Models "1:72 Dragon Armor Collector Series" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made plastic models of military vehicles. Dragon Armor tanks require no glueing or painting. Each model is an instant display piece or diorama centerpiece straight from the box and is 100% true to scale... these don't look like model tanks, they look like tanks!. Color, camouflage and unit markings are carefully researched for Maximum authenticity, marking the difference between and authentic scale model tank and a "toy" tank.
Dragon Models "1:72 Dragon Armor Collector Series" display model vehicles feature:
- Molded plastic construction (some releases include diecast metal components).
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks and detailed non-rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Clear acrylic display case to protect model.
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