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Scale 1/72 Plastic Model Kit Italeri 7066 M163 Vulcan Air Defense System M163 VADS (Vulcan Air Defense System) American self-propelled anti-aircraft gun M113 APC/IFV's The M163 Vulcan is an American self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, based on the M113 chassis. It was constructed in the mid-1960s and serial production started in 1968. The M163 consists of a slightly modified M113A2 chassis and a modification of the M61A1 Vulcan cannon. Since 1984, the US army has had an improved system of this weapon called Vulcan (PIVADS). It has a more perfect fire control system and the ability to fire ammunition with the Mk.149 sub-caliber. The M163 took part in the Vietnam War, primarily as a cover for convoys, and in the Israeli intervention in Lebanon in 1982. Especially there, they proved very effective in countering enemy aircraft. This is a successful self-propelled AA cannon. It is used by many armies, including American, Israeli, Filipino, South Korean and Tunisian Plastic Model Kit Scale 1/72 Italeri 7066 M163 VADS (Vulcan Air Defense System) American self-propelled anti-aircraft gun M113 APC/IFV's The complete kit includes : M163 "Vulcan" in scale 1:72 from manufacturer Italeri #7066 Length model mm: 67 The set includes: 2 frames with details decal (sticker) scheme for painting model detailed instructions in English Glue and paint are not included The model kits do not contain paints, glue and tools for assemble