Desert Eagle Publishing DEP-11 PUMA PART 1 (English) is a detailed, richly illustrated monograph on the IDF Puma engineering vehicle, designed for modelers as well as military history and military technology enthusiasts. This publication is especially dedicated to those interested in Israeli Defense Forces armored vehicles, serving as a valuable source of knowledge for diorama creators, armor modelers, and collectors.

Puma (Pumah, Poretz Michsholim Handasi) is an Israeli heavy armored personnel carrier (APC) primarily used to support engineering operations and breach engineering obstacles. The vehicle originated as a result of converting the Shot-Cal tank (1970s-1980s), which involved removing the turret and constructing a heavily armored troop compartment for engineering squads. The Puma has been and continues to be used by Israel in various operations from the Cold War era to modern times, proving its effectiveness during Middle Eastern conflicts, including operations in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

• Country of use: Israel
• Period of use: from the Cold War to the present day
• The vehicle was created by converting the Shot-Cal tank
• The Puma’s main role is as a combat engineer vehicle – military engineering
• The monograph is rich in detailed photographs, technical descriptions, drawings, and an analysis of the vehicle’s design history
• Category: modeling literature, monographs on military vehicles

The book Desert Eagle Publishing DEP-11 PUMA PART 1 is published in English (full text) and contains high-quality color and archival photographs, making it ideal as a reference for building realistic scale models (e.g., 1/35 or 1/72). The information provided will be invaluable for modelers seeking to accurately recreate the Puma engineering vehicle, particularly for detailing and painting models.

Because of its rich illustrations and detailed descriptions, the monograph is recommended for modelers of all skill levels – from beginners to advanced. The difficulty level for using the publication is rated as 1/5 (very easy). This makes it an excellent addition not only for IDF vehicle modelers, but also for collectors, military technology historians, and enthusiasts of the Israeli armed forces.

If you want to deepen your knowledge of Israeli engineer vehicles or are looking for inspiration for your modeling workshop – Desert Eagle Publishing DEP-11 PUMA PART 1 (English) will meet your expectations.