Andy's Hobby HQ 1/16 M113A1/M113A1 ACAV Armoured Personnel Carrier Plastic Model Kit

SKU: AHHQ-009 | Brand: Andy's Hobby | Product: Andy's Hobby HQ 1/16 M113A1/M113A1 ACAV Armoured Personnel Carrier Plastic Model Kit The M113A1 stands as a defining Cold War armored personnel carrier (APC) and one of America's most significant military vehicles. The M113A1 variant introduced an improved powerplant; the original gasoline engine gave way to diesel, enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing fire hazard risk. Originally conceived as a troop transport offering protection against small arms fire and fragmentation, the M113's role expanded during the Vietnam War. Operational experience revealed shortcomings in local conditions—South Vietnamese forces employed the platform as an MICV/light tank hybrid—necessitating upgrades including increased firepower and improved gunner protection. This need spawned the ACAV variant: the primary 12.7mm heavy machine gun received an open-top turret for operator protection and frontal shield, while two shielded M60 machine guns mounted toward the rear. This kit offers dual building options: construct it as a standard M113A1 transport configuration or as the enhanced ACAV version. Hatches feature both open and closed positions, with comprehensive interior detail included throughout.