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Vietnam M8A1 U.S. Landing Mat 1:72
Brand: ICM
Part No: HC-ICM72216
€11.24
RRP €13.23
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Bring authentic Vietnam War airstrip texture to your 1:72 scenes with the ICM Vietnam M8A1 U.S. Landing Mat (HC-ICM72216). These sections replicate the corrugated steel panels installed by U.S. Army engineer units to quickly surface forward landing zones. The mats could be laid in staggered or straight runs, letting you recreate airfields of varying size and layout.
Key Features
- Accurate replicas of steel landing mats used on forward airstrips during the Vietnam War
- Segments can be combined to construct airfields of any size
- Replicates the rigid, corrugated surface pattern associated with rainwater drainage
- Well suited to diorama bases in 1:72 scale
Model Information
- Scale: 1:72
- Number of parts: 6
- Assembled size: length 205 mm; width 188 mm
- Includes detailed assembly instructions
- High-accuracy sprues moulded from quality plastic
- Box size: 217 x 135 x 32 mm
Suggested Compatibility
- Vietnam War-era 1:72 helicopters
- Light attack aircraft in 1:72 scale
- Observation planes in 1:72 scale
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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.
Key Features
Model Information
Key Info:
Key Features
- Accurate replicas of the steel landing mats used on forward airstrips during the Vietnam War
- Mat segments can be combined to construct airfields of any size
- Ideal for diorama scenes or as a base for Vietnam War-era aircraft and helicopter models in 1:72 scale
Model Information
- Scale: 1:72
- Number of Parts: 6
- Length: 205 mm
- Width: 188 mm
- Includes detailed assembly instructions
- Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
- Box size: 217 x 135 x 32 mm
Key Info:
- Brand: ICM
- Part No: HC-ICM72216
- Barcode: 4823044411146
- Scale: 1:72
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