US Cougar 6x6 MRAP Vehicle - 1/35

U.S. Cougar 6x6 MRAP Vehicle

1/35 scale plastic model kit of the US Cougar 6x6 MRAP Vehicle.

About the model:
- 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit
- Length: 226 mm
- Width: 79 mm
- Can be built as Cougar 6×6 or Cougar 6×6 HEV MRAP
- Interiors of the cab and troop compartment are perfectly reproduced
- All doors can be built open or closed
- Roof gun mount is rotatable
- Precision PE parts are included
- Green clear plastic for windows for realistic bulletproof look
- Two painting schemes are provided

History:
U.S. Cougar 6×6 MRAP vehicle, developed by the U.S. company Force Protection Inc., is an armored vehicle which can withstand roadside bombs attacks and ambushes. It is powered by a 330hp Caterpillar C-7 diesel engine; it uses a 6x6 chassis; its maximum speed can be up to 105km/h; it can carry 10 people; The vehicle can withstand the detonation of 13.6kg TNT charge under front and rear axles, and 6.8kg TNT charge under the middle of the vehicle; both the hull and bullet-proof windows can withstand 7.62mm bullets; an M2 MG, M240 GPMG or MK19 grenade launcher can be mounted on the roof. In 2004, Cougar started to serve in U.S. armed forces. It’s mainly used for patrols, transporting troops, commanding, towing heavy guns, engineering service and rescuing. In November of the same year, Cougar vehicles with the 1st Marine Division of United Stated Marine Corps stationed in Iraq took part in the Battle of Fallujah.