Hobby Boss M1070/M1000 HETS Vehicle Model Building Kit

Product Description In 1993 the U.S. Army started fielding the M1070 Truck Tractor and the M1000 Heavy Equipment Transporter Semi-trailer. The tractor is produced by Oshkosh Truck, and the trailer is manufactured by Systems & Electronics, Inc. in St. Louis. The HETS transports payloads up to 70 tons - primarily Abrams tanks, but is also used for other large military equipment such as forklifts and various tracked vehicles. It is capable of operating on highways (with permits), secondary roads, and cross-country. This version of HETS has a number of features that significantly improve the mobility and overall performance of the system in a tactical environment. The M1070 tractor has front- and rear-axle steering, a central tire-inflation system, and cab space for six personnel to accommodate the two HETS operators and four tank crewmen. The M1000 semi-trailer has automatically steerable axles and a load-levelling hydraulic suspension. It is air-transportable by both C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. From the Manufacturer Modern Oshkosh M1070 truck tractor paired with Systems & Electronics M1000 Heavy Equipment Transport semitrailer - a military logistics vehicle system intended to transport, deploy, and evacuate tanks, armored personnel carriers, self-propelled artillery, and other heavy vehicles. M1070 features highly detailed chassis with intricate driveline, posable 1st and 4th axle wheels, full cab interior, pivoting 5th wheel coupling and excellent winch with control panel. M1000 sports detailed frame, multi-part subsystems, extensive hydraulic plumbing, pivoting loading ramps, movable platform, adjustable support legs and functional sprung suspension.

• The set also includes metal chain, photo-etch detail parts.
• Over 1447 parts! Decals and color painting guide for 2 typical vehicles. The perfect companion kit for your ultimate M1 Abrams project.
• 1/35 Scale Armor
• Skill level: intermediate