Trumpeter 01055 M983A2 HEMTT Tractor with M870A1 Semi-Trailer (1/35)

The Trumpeter 01055 M983A2 HEMTT Tractor with M870A1 Semi-Trailer plastic model kit in 1/35 scale is a high-quality set depicting one of the most important logistic vehicles of the United States Army. It is primarily intended for advanced modelers and collectors of military vehicles used during modern times and the Cold War era.

• Scale: 1/35 – guarantees a very high level of detail accuracy, faithful to the original.
• User country: United States – The M983A2 HEMTT and M870A1 trailer are used by the US Army.
• Service period: Cold War, modern times – the vehicle has been in use from the 1980s to the present day.
• Historical background and application: The M983A2 was based on the HEMTT (Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck) heavy transporter. It is a specialized tractor mainly used to transport heavy military equipment – most commonly MIM-104 Patriot missile launchers, but also other heavy trailers, including the M870A1. The vehicle has participated in numerous military operations, such as the Persian Gulf interventions and missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Equipped with a powerful, two-speed hydraulically-controlled winch with a pull force of 20,430 kg, the M983A2 performed excellently in difficult terrain and when transporting engineering equipment during combat and logistical operations.
• Material: High-quality plastic (styrene), ensuring excellent detail sharpness and structural stability after assembly. The set includes photo-etched parts for enhanced detail realism and decals for unit markings.
• Category: Plastic model kit.
• Difficulty level: 4/5 – complex construction with many small parts, intended for intermediate and advanced modelers.
• Recommendation: Recommended for military modelers collecting logistic vehicles, engineering corps enthusiasts, and those specializing in dioramas of modern conflicts. It's an ideal choice due to its high level of detail, realistic representation, and abundance of extras.

The Trumpeter M983A2 HEMTT with M870A1 is not only a model vehicle, but also an excellent base for elaborate military dioramas depicting the actions of the US armed forces in recent decades. Perfect both for collections and for themed model presentations.