M1120 HEMTT Load Handing System (LHS)

Description

Description: The M1120 HEMTT Load Handling System (LHS) 07175 model kit depicts a M1120 HEMTT tactical heavy truck equipped with a load handling system instead of a flatbed. The HEMTT is an eight-wheel drive, diesel-powered, tactical truck used by the US military and others. Manufactured by Oshkosh Defense, the HEMTT entered Army service in 1982, with the M1120 variant first produced in 1999.

Features:

• Item Number: 07175
• Item Name: M1120 HEMTT Load Handing System (LHS)
• Bar Code: 9580208071756
• Scale: 1:72
• Item Type: Plastic Load Handing System Model
• Total Sprues: 6 sprues, cabin, frame, container, and tires
• Total Parts: Over 100
• Model Dimensions: Length: 225 mm, Width: 72 mm
• Released Date: May 2021

Specifications: The model represents a M1120 HEMTT tactical heavy truck with a load handling system (LHS) in place. The chassis of the M1120 is formed of heat-treated carbon manganese steel with a yield strength of 758 MPa. The chassis is common to all HEMTT variants, except for the recovery version.

All M1120 variants are capable of fording water crossings up to 48 inches deep and climbing a gradient of at least 60%. They are also air transportable in C-130 and C-17 transport aircraft.

Note: The kit consists of over 100 parts, including rubber tires for a more realistic representation.