Meng Model SS-005 1/35 U.S. Cougar 6x6 MRAP Vehicle

Model Kit

U.S. Cougar 66 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. Its 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.

FEATURES:

• Scale: 1/35
• Can be built as Cougar 66 or Cougar 66 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
• Two painting schemes are provided
• Length: 226mm
• Width: 79mm