Stryker m1127 rv with rear m240b and hf antenna 1:72 border model tk7015

Plastic military model kit: Stryker M1127 RV with Rear M240B and HF Antenna 1:72 Border Model TK7015

The model kit: Stryker M1127 RV with rear M240B machine gun and HF antenna in 1:72 scale from Border Model (TK7015) is an excellent proposition for model-making enthusiasts and military fans. This detailed set allows for the recreation of one of the most advanced reconnaissance vehicles used by the United States Army.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:72
• Manufacturer: Border Model
• Catalog number: TK7015

About the Stryker M1127 RV vehicle:

The Stryker is a family of wheeled armored vehicles that have been an integral part of the United States Army's equipment since 2002. The design of the Stryker is based on the Canadian LAV III armored personnel carrier, and its various versions are used in many military units, including the U.S. Marine Corps.

The M1127 RV (Reconnaissance Vehicle) version is a reconnaissance vehicle equipped with a manually operated turret with an M2 machine gun or a Mk19 grenade launcher. Additionally, the turret is fitted with the LRAS3 (Long-Range Advanced Scout Surveillance System) reconnaissance sensor system, making it an ideal tool for conducting reconnaissance missions. The vehicle's troop compartment accommodates 6 soldiers, allowing for quick and effective execution of reconnaissance missions.

History and development:

In October 1999, the United States Army initiated a modernization plan aimed at increasing the mobility of military units. The goal was to create brigades capable of rapid deployment anywhere in the world. As part of this plan, the so-called light brigades were formed, later named Stryker Brigade Combat Teams, which were to be equipped with vehicles of high mobility and better armor than the previous HMMWV vehicles.

Stryker vehicles, including the M1127 RV, are powered by a Caterpillar C7 engine with an output of 260 kW (350 HP) and have an 8x8 wheeled drive. Their maximum speed is approximately 96 km/h, and the range is about 482 km. The hull of the vehicles is made of high-quality steel plates that provide protection against fire from 7.62 mm caliber armor-piercing rounds. Additional ceramic plates enhance protection against 14.5 mm caliber rounds and artillery shrapnel.

Origin of the name:

The name "Stryker" was given in honor of two soldiers, Stuart S. Stryker and Robert F. Stryker, who were awarded the Medal of Honor for their heroism during World War II and the Vietnam War. The name is also phonetically similar to the English word "striker," which means "one who strikes."

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