| The M151 series of vehicles were developed under the U.S. Military Utility Tactical Truck(MUTT) project. Similar to its predecessors, the WWII MB, GPW, M38 and M38A1, the M151s were compact, all-wheel-drive utility truck.
Various prototype were developed in the 1950s by Ford Motor Company, who was awarded the development contract, and the vehicle that was accepted by Army\'s Ordnance Truck Automotive Command(OTAC) had an all-steel, monocoque integral chassis/body unit, all-wheel independent suspension, 24-volt waterproofed electrical system, two/four wheel drive, and a four-speed, single transfer transmission. The first production contract was awarded to Ford in 1960.
The original M151 had limited payload capacity and in 1963, the rear suspension was changed to heavier-duty type, resulting in the M151A1.
The four-wheel independent suspension system, together with the narrow wheelbase of the truck, made the vehicle unstable and had the tendency to roll upon cornering at higher speeds. These problems were reduced by change in suspension design, which was incorporated into the later M151A2.
The shimira was the variant of the M151 used by the Israeli Defense Force, Most of these vehicles were equipped with overhead roll bars due to its poor handling characteristics of the vehicles and the mountains terrain where it was used. The IDF vehicles often carried additional gear, including machinegun tripod, spades, entrenching tools, ammo boxes, wire cutters and litters.
Accurately reproduced M151A1 in IDF.
Highly detailed engine room & suspensions.
Plentiful accessory parts.
Includes realistic rubber tire.
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