This is an amazingly detailed 1/35th scale M113 A3 OIF Armored Personal Carrier. Straight from Operations Iraqi Freedom, this venerable machine is a magnificent miniature of the full size transporter.

The M113 usually transports about 11 troops, a driver, and commander. It's armed with a .50-caliber machine gun or an M19, 40mm grenade launcher. The M113/A3 was introduced in 1987, with a bigger turbo diesel engine, better transmission, brakes and steering, and better exterior protection. At about 13 tons, it can not only move over 40 MPH for 300 miles, it can propel itself in water as well.

Academy was introduced new tooling to enhance the accuracy this new OIF model. The new tooling is for the armor mandated by the Pentagon to better secure the protection of our troops. It simulates hardened steel sides, a special "slatted" cage that bolts to the side armor and protects against RPGs, anti-mine armor on the bottom of the hull and a new, bulletproof top shield that vastly impoves the gunners' visibility.

The interior detailing of this model is museum quaility, and will excite the most fastidious ground armor modeler.

Used with permission, copyright (c)2008 Academy Models/Model Rectifier Corporation