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 tyre-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-leveling hydraulic suspension. It is air-transportable by both C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.
Model kit information:
Contains over 1,690 parts with detailed cab, frame and chassis, detailed dashboard instrument panel and platform, fuel tanks. Main tyres are hollow rubber with very good tread pattern included as well as sidewall details consisting of raised section ribs, wheel hubs are in great detail. Windscreen and side windows are made of clear parts. Included are 8 sets of Photo-Etched detailing parts (total 11 pieces) for steps, grill and anti-skid plate etc.
Kit Dimensions:
Length: 623 mm
Width: 109.6 mm
Paints and glue are not included
Not suitable for children under 14 years old