Description

Developed by Higgins Industries of New Orleans on the basis of a flatbottomedboat used in the Louisiana marshlands, the LCVP (Landing Craft,Vehicle and Personnel) took part in all the major amphibious operations ofSecond World War, in Europe and the Pacific. Its task was to shuttle backand forth between the big ships and the beaches, carrying up to thirty men,light vehicles and anything else that was needed. Generally armed with tworear-mounted machine guns, it was powered by a 250 HP Hall Scott petrolengine or a 225 HP Gray diesel engine. After the end of the Second WorldWar the LCVP stayed in service, occupying a number of roles. It saw actionin Korea and Indochina and has also been adapted for civilian use all overthe world.





Type:
Military vehicles
Period:
Second World War
Country:
United States
Skill:
4
Model Dim.:
31.4 cm
Box Dim.:
373 x 241 x 96 mm


Manufacturer Part No:

Italeri 1-6524
Brand:

Italeri

Product Type:

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UPC

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Product Family:

-
Shipping Weight:

1 kg
PB Part No:

MDLITA106524
Product Model:

-



Warranty:
12 months *
* Warranty period is as stated above unless the manufacturer has chosen to specify a longer period.
All warranties are return to base unless otherwise specified.

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