British FV510 Warrior TES (H) AIFV 1:35 Meng SS017

Plastic military model kit: British FV510 Warrior TES(H) AIFV 1:35 Meng SS017

The Meng SS017 model kit represents the British armored vehicle FV510 Warrior TES(H) AIFV in 1:35 scale. It is a detailed model that reflects the latest configuration of this vehicle, used by the British Army in military operations in Iraq, the Balkans, and Afghanistan.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:35
• Movable suspension
• Movable tracks
• Track assembly jig
• Metal gun barrel
• Photo-etched parts (PE)
• Mask for painting road wheels
• Clear optical parts
• Opening hatches

Painting scheme:

• B Company, 3rd Battalion, The Mercian Regiment (Staffords), British Army, Durai East Region, Helmand, Afghanistan, 2011

History and significance of the FV510 Warrior: The FV510 Warrior is the main battle infantry vehicle of the British Army, which entered service in 1987. It was designed as a successor to the FV430 series of armored vehicles. Production began in 1986, and the first vehicle was delivered to the army in May 1987. A total of 789 FV510 vehicles and their variants were produced for the British Army, along with 254 modified versions for the Kuwaiti Army.

The Warrior is powered by a Perkins-Rolls-Royce V8 Condor engine and equipped with an automatic transmission, allowing it to reach speeds of up to 74 km/h. The vehicle is armed with a 30 mm L21A1 RARDEN cannon and a 7.62 mm L94A1 EX-34 machine gun. Additionally, the Warrior is equipped with smoke grenade launchers and modern Bowman communication systems.

The Warrior TES(H) was used in Afghanistan until 2014, where it repeatedly saved the lives of its crew due to its advanced protection and combat capability. This vehicle is designed to carry seven fully equipped soldiers, providing them with protection and fire support on the battlefield.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.