Trumpeter 0104 USMC LVTP7 Amphibious Assault Vehicle 1/144 Scale Model Kit

Description

Trumpeter is an internationally recognized injection molded plastic model kit manufacturer that produces unique subjects of excellent detail and quality. The Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) – official designation AAVP-7A1 (formerly known as Landing Vehicle, Tracked, Personnel-7 abbr. LVTP-7) – is a fully tracked amphibious landing vehicle manufactured by U. S. Combat Systems (previously by United Defense, a former division of FMC Corporation). The AAV-P7/A1 is the current amphibious troop transport of the United States Marine Corps. It is used by U. S. Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Battalions to land the surface assault elements of the landing force and their equipment in a single lift from assault shipping during amphibious operations to inland objectives and to conduct mechanized operations and related combat support in subsequent mechanized operations ashore. It is also operated by other forces. Marines call them ‘amtracs’, a shortening of their original designation, ‘amphibious tractor’. This finely detailed plastic model kit requires assembly and painting.