Desert Eagle Publishing DEP-19 Puma Heavy APC part 3 (English)

Desert Eagle Publishing DEP-19 Puma Heavy APC part 3 (English) is a unique English-language monograph focusing on the advanced heavy armored personnel carrier used by the Israeli Defense Forces—the Puma Combat Engineers Heavy APC, also known as Pumah (Poretz Michsholim Handasi – Engineering Obstacle Destroyer). The book is part of the renowned series of technical and historical monographs from Desert Eagle Publishing, providing real value not only for modelers, but also for military history enthusiasts.

• Category: Monograph/modeling reference book
• Subject scope: Detailed description of the construction, history, and operational use of the Puma Heavy APC
• Language: English
• Vehicle’s country of origin: Israel
• Period of use: From the 1990s to present day, particularly in Middle Eastern conflicts
• Historical overview: The Puma was built on the chassis of the iconic Centurion tank—Shot Cal, whose advanced yet aging design underwent extensive modernization. The turret was removed, the armor adapted, and a new compartment for combat engineers was installed. Thanks to this, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) possess a vehicle of exceptional durability and functionality—an engineering version of assault support, used for breaching engineering, sappers’, and mine obstacles.
• Application – operational examples: The Puma APC has participated in numerous military operations in Israel and the Gaza Strip, providing protection and transport for combat engineering troops while breaching obstacles and clearing minefields.
• Materials: The product is printed on high-quality paper, richly illustrated with color archival and contemporary photographs as well as technical drawings. It is an excellent reference source for modelers and armored vehicle enthusiasts.

The publication Desert Eagle Publishing DEP-19 Puma Heavy APC part 3 is an excellent choice for modelers building vehicles in Israeli colors, in 1/35, 1/48, or other popular modeling scales. Precise photos of details, cross-sections, and authentic painting schemes significantly facilitate accurate model reproduction. The book is recommended for both intermediate and advanced modelers, as well as for anyone interested in Middle Eastern military topics and modern engineering armored vehicles.

Level of difficulty in using the publication (1-5): 2 – the publication is accessible and excellent for both intermediate and advanced modeling and military enthusiasts.

With Desert Eagle Publishing DEP-19 Puma Heavy APC part 3, you will enrich your workshop with a valuable source of knowledge and inspiration for your next, unique modeling projects!