Syark Defence Forces - 1/35 Tamiya US Army M1046 Humvee with TOW Missile










1/35 Tamiya M1046 Humvee TOW Missile Carrier

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The Humvee uses independent suspensions and portal geared hubs similar to portal axles to make for a full 16 inches of ground clearance. The vehicle also has disc brakes on all 4 wheels, and 4-wheel double-wishbone suspension. The brake discs are not mounted at the wheels as on conventional automobiles, but are inboard, attached to the outside of each differential. The front and rear differentials are Torsen type, and the center differential is a regular, lockable type. There are at least 17 variants of the HMMWV in service with the United States Armed Forces. HMMWVs serve as cargo/troop carriers, automatic weapons platforms, ambulances (four litter patients or eight ambulatory patients), M220 TOW missile carriers, M119 howitzer prime movers, M1097 AvengerPedestal Mounted Stinger platforms, MRQ-12 direct air support vehicles, S250 shelter carriers, and other roles. The HMMWV is capable of fording 2.5 ft (76 cm) normally, or 5 ft (1.5 m) with the deep-water fording kits installed.

Optional equipment includes a winch (maximum load capacity 6,000 lb (2,700 kg)) and supplemental armor. The M1025/M1026 and M1043/M1044 armament carriers provide mounting and firing capabilities for the M134 Minigun, the Mk 19 grenade launcher, the M2 heavy machine gun, theM240G/B machine gun and M249 LMG. The M1114 "up-armored" HMMWV, introduced in 2004, also features a similar weapons mount[6]. In addition, some M1114 and M1116 up-armored and M1117 Armored Security Vehicle models feature a Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS), which allows the gunner to operate from inside the vehicle, and/or the Boomerang anti-sniperdetection system. Recent improvements have also led to the development of the M1151 model, which is quickly rendering the previous models obsolete. By replacing the M1114, M1116, and earlier armored HMMWV types with a single model, the U.S. Army hopes to lower maintenance costs.

TypeUnarmored: Light Utility Vehicle,
Armored: Light Armored Car
Place of origin United States
Service history
In service1984 – present
Production history
ManufacturerAM General
Unit costUnarmored: $65,000
Armored: $140,000 [1]
Produced1984 – present
Specifications
Weight5,200–5,900 lb (2,340–2,680 kg) curb weight[2]
Length15 ft (4.6 m)[3]
Width7.08 ft (2.1 m)[3]
Height6 ft (1.8 m), reducible to 4.5 ft (1.4 m)[3]

Primary
armament
see text
Engine8 Cyl. Diesel 6.2 L (380 cu in)
or 6.5 L (400 cu in)[2]
6.5 L V8 turbo: 190 hp (142 kW) @ 3,400 rpm / 380 lbf·ft (515 N·m) @ 1,700 rpm
Transmission4-speed automatic
SuspensionIndependent 4x4
Fuel capacity25 U.S. gal (95 L)[3]
Speed55 mph (89 km/h) at max gross weight[4]
Over 65 mph (105 km/h) top speed[5
Resources : Wikipedia

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