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85527 1:35 Scammell Commander with 62 ton Crane Fruehauf Semi-Trailer
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The development of Scammell's Commander heavy tank transporter stemmed from the British Army's need to transport main battle tanks weighing more than 60 tones. It was used to replace the original Thornycroft Antars tank transporter. Development of the Commander heavy tank transporter began in 1976, but due to the defense budget, the British Army delayed the start of orders until 1983. The British Army uses it to tow Challenger 1 and Challenger 2 main battle tanks.Designed to tow loads of more than 65 tons, the "Commander" heavy tank transporter towing a special semi-trailer, and a hydraulic winch with a towing capacity of 20 tons at the rear.
During Operation Desert Storm in 1990, 70 Scammell Commander heavy tank carriers were used to transport more than 40 different types of military supplies. Each vehicle was on the road 4 hours a day for a four-month period. Generally speaking, each vehicle travels an average of 17 kilometers per day on desert roads.
Most of the British Army's 125 commanders were assigned to British military bases in Belgium and Germany. The Scammell "Commander" heavy tank transporter has now been replaced by the American "Oshkosh" M1070F heavy tank transporter.
Product type Plastic Model Armor Kit
Model dimensions Length: 575.4mm Width: 105.4mm
Total number of parts 790+
Total number of offset plates 12 sprues , cab , trailer board and tires
Etched parts 2 pcs
More descriptions
- Detailed multi-directional slide-molded cab
- Full drive train assembly complete with engine transmission, differential housing and suspension units.
- The main tires are hollow rubber with very good tread pattern
- Windshield and side window
- Accurate and detailed crew cabin
- Separately molded air tank on truck cab
- Photo etched anti-slip steps
- Detailed fifth wheel coupling
- Fire extinguisher or air tank
- Separate utility crane
- Photo etched exhaust shields with a detailed winch system
