1/35 Trumpeter KET-T Recovery Vehicle based on MAZ537 Heavy Truck

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1/35 Trumpeter KET-T Recovery Vehicle based on MAZ537 Heavy Truck

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SKU:
TRP1079
UPC:
9580208010793

Description

      The KET-T is a heavy recovery vehicle. It is based on a MAZ-537 8x8 heavy high mobility vehicle. This vehicle is fitted with special recovery equipment. It entered service with the Soviet Army in the 1960s. Despite its age the KET-T is still in service with Russia and possibly some other countries.

      The main role of the KET-T is to recover varuious damaged, overturned, swamped, or stuck 8x8 military vehicles. The KET-T also provides maintenance service and tows vehicles to maintenance units.

      This heavy recovery vehicle is fitted with a 15 t capacity recovery winch with 100 m of cable. With the help of pulley blocks traction force is increased to 46 t. Maximum traction force is up to 80 t. Recovery winch is mounted on a special frame. This frame is also used to lift disabled vehicles onto a special towing bar. Also there are two jacks that stabilize the vehicle during recovery operations. Recovery frame can be also used to lift various loads with a maximum weight of 1.5 t. This vehicle also has a welding outfit for welding and cutting works.

 

Kit Features:

  • Scale  :  1:35
  • Item Type  :  Plastic Model Armor Kit
  • Model Brief  :  Length: 294mm   Width: 83mm   
  • Total Parts  :  600+
  • Photo Etched Parts  :  3 pcs
  • Total Sprues  :  13 sprues , tires and cab
  • More Features  :  - Full drive train assembly complete with engine transmission, differential  housing and suspension units.
    - The main tires are hollow rubber with very good tread pattern included as well as sidewall details consisting of raised section  ribs.
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