ICM M8A1 U.S. Landing Mat (153x245 mm) 1/48 ICM48410

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ICM M8A1 U.S. Landing Mat (153×245 mm) 1/48 ICM48410

Name: ICM M8A1 U.S. Landing Mat (153x245 mm) 1/48 ICM48410
SKU: ICM48410
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The nature of combat operations in Vietnam demanded extensive use of military and army aviation. To enable rapid construction of airstrips in difficult terrain, U.S. Army engineering units employed various types of portable airfield surfacing. Among these were the M8A1 steel landing mats, which saw widespread use during the Vietnam War in the late 1960s and early 1970s. These mats were installed by U.S. Army engineer units and could be laid either in staggered formation or in straight rows, allowing for the construction of airfields of various sizes. Each mat measured 3,660 x 560 mm and featured a rigid, corrugated surface that effectively drained rainwater. This type of surfacing was most used by Army aviation units to accommodate combat helicopters, light attack aircraft, and observation planes.

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Description

ICM M8A1 U.S. Landing Mat (153×245 mm) 1/48 ICM48410

Description
To quickly build temporary runways, US engineering services built various options for the airfield. Aerodrome steel plates were M8A1 used in the Vietnam War in the second half of the 1960s and early 1970s and were installed by engineering units of the US Army. Plates were connected to each other either staggered or in a row and allowed to build either separate small sites or airfields of impressive size. Most often, such coatings were used in army aviation. Various aircraft could be based on the sites created in this way, for example, combat helicopters AN-1Q Cobra, light attack aircraft, and observation aircraft OV-10A Bronco or O-2 Skymaster. Also on such sites were operated well-known B-26K Counter Invader.

Key Features
Model kit of steel plates from the airfield cover of the Vietnam War times
The size of the platform folded from plates (153x245mm) is enough for the location of most variants of aircraft or helicopters from the Vietnam War period
Sets of plates can be combined with each other to build airfields of any size
Suitable for diorama scenes or as an addition to 1:48 models of aircraft and helicopters

Model Information
Scale: 1:48
Number of Parts: 64
Length: 153 mm
Width: 245 mm
Includes detailed assembly instructions
Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
Box size: 217 x 135 x 32 mm