Academy 13243 M997 Humvee Maxi Ambulance 1/35

Academy 13243 M997 Humvee Maxi Ambulance 1/35 – Plastic Model Kit

Academy 13243 M997 Humvee Maxi Ambulance 1/35 is a high-quality plastic model kit that depicts one of the most iconic U.S. military ambulance vehicles. The model is made in the popular 1/35 scale and faithfully reproduces the characteristic details of the M997 version – the extended ambulance variant based on the Humvee, used to evacuate and rescue wounded soldiers directly from the battlefield.

The original M997 Humvee Maxi Ambulance was introduced into the U.S. Army in the 1980s, at the height of the Cold War, and remains in use even today. This vehicle took part in numerous military operations, including missions in the Persian Gulf, Iraq, and Afghanistan, where its versatility and reliability were crucial for the safety of medics and the wounded. The M997 could carry up to four litter or eight seated patients along with medical personnel, and its armored construction provided protection against battlefield threats.

• Model scale: 1/35 – ideal for dioramas and military collections.
• Country of use: United States and allied NATO armies.
• Period of use: from the 1980s (Cold War) to the present.
• Material: high-quality plastic – durable and easy to work with.
• Contents: complete set of parts including hull and interior elements, medical decals, clear assembly instructions.
• Category: plastic military vehicle model kit

The model accurately recreates the shape of the vehicle, body details, specific markings, and the ambulance interior, allowing for a realistic display of its medical purpose in a diorama. We recommend this set to both intermediate and experienced modelers, especially enthusiasts of modern and Cold War military subjects. The difficulty level is assessed as 3/5 – assembly requires precision and patience, but is not overly complex, and the final result will stand out in any modeling collection.

Academy 13243 M997 Humvee Maxi Ambulance is an excellent choice for military enthusiasts and all those who want to explore the subject of battlefield military medicine, adding a timeless icon of modern world armies to their collection.