Dragon 60072

1/72 AAVP7A1

3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Baghdad 2003

AAV's (Amphibious Assault Vehicle) were instrumental in carrying Marines from Kuwait to Baghdad in "Operation Iraqi Freedom" in 2003. All details are accurately reproduced including the attachment points for the EAAK (Enhanced Armor Appliqué Kit). This model is a Personnel variant of the AAV7A1 that was upgraded to RAM/RS standards. Modifications include the roof mounted exhaust system.

Features:
Open window display box packaging
1/72 true-to-scale
Die cast upper hull and chassis
USMC NATO camouflage & markings
Rotating turret with gun
Weathered track links
display case included

About the AAV7A1:
The AAV7A1 family of vehicles now being coproduced by SAMSUNG TECHWIN and United Defense L.P., is the most advanced version of the AAV7/LVT7. The unique vessel-shaped hull design, powerful water jet and powertrain make the AAV7A1 family a highly mobile fleets of amphibious vehicle. They travel 13km/h in the water and 72km/h on the land enabling them to achieve effective ship to shore transporting operations in a variety of adverse seal/land conditions.