Tamiya M113A2

Because they only made enough cosmetic changes to make it look superficially like an A3. I did a side-by-side comparison with the M113A2 and the M113A3. There is a lot more on the outside than just external fuel tanks and a few top deck changes. They missed a whole bunch of details.

Thanks for the info sir. Thats kinda what i figured, I spent alot of time in and on those. Can you tell me what the latest and greatest is on the M88s? When i was in the CAV and ARMOR that was my home

BRAVE RIFLES SIR

The newest variant of the venerable M88 is the M88A2 HERCULES. HERCULES stands for Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift and Evacuation System. It is built at the UDI factory in York, PA and is basically a modernized M88A1 (that you crewed) with a new boom, side armor, side skirts, upgraded engine and tranny. I got to visit the factory last year, interesting stuff.

But, the old M88A1 is still the most common variant and will be for some time to come. Anniston Army Depot is still producing rebuilt M88A1s. I just got a brand new rebuild back in February.

As far as kits, AFV Club makes a real nice M88 and M88A1. Revell of Germany reboxes the M88A1 with German specific fittings. No interior in either of the kits. AEF Designs makes an M88A1 interior and M88A2 conversion set.

So the M88 has been finnally upgraded. does that mean that now the 88 can handle the abrams without strain. Did they upgrade the brakes and evrything also?