Tamiya 1/48 U.S. 2 1/2 ton 6x6 Airfield Fuel Truck | 32579

The 2 1/2 ton fuel truck was a vital cog in the U.S. military machine during WWII, supporting the American drive for air supremacy with its work refueling and oiling a whole manner of aircraft. In fact, it was a variant of a commonly-used 2 1/2ton truck that had its cargo bed replaced with a massive tank and pump mechanism, the side of the tank featured doors which allowed the crew access to pump the fuel. It was typically crewed by 2, featured 6-wheel drive which allowed it to tackle poor surfaces, and was powered by a 6-cylinder 4-stroke engine. It particularly proved its worth once the U.S. began to capture airfields near the front line without refueling facilities. About the Model★This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit of the U.S. 2 1/2ton fuel truck. ★Length: 136mm, width: 52mm. ★The model accurately captures the truck's large fuel tank and hard-top cab. ★The tank-side doors can be assembled in closed or open position, and parts are also included to depict the hose reel,