Magic Factory Models Plastic Model Kit
1/35 M7A3 BFIST Fire Support Vehicle (MF2006)
This Magic Factory Models 1/35 scale kit depicts the M7A3 BFIST (Bradley Fire Support Team) vehicle, designed to coordinate and direct precision artillery and mortar fire on the battlefield. Based on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle chassis, the BFIST is equipped with advanced observation, target acquisition, and communications systems. This kit features finely moulded parts with excellent detail, including a bonus metal gun barrel for the first batch of orders.
- Highly detailed hull, turret, and fittings
- Accurate representation of the M7A3 BFIST configuration
- Includes fire support targeting equipment details
- Bonus metal gun barrel in first production batch
- Perfect for modern US Army dioramas
History:
The M7A3 BFIST was developed to provide forward observers and fire support teams with a protected, mobile platform capable of directing indirect fire missions. By integrating advanced optics, laser rangefinders, and secure communications into the proven Bradley chassis, the M7A3 offers both survivability and versatility. It enables precision targeting for artillery, mortars, and other long-range assets, often working in close coordination with frontline combat units. The M7A3 has seen service in various training and operational environments, demonstrating its value in both conventional and asymmetric warfare. This model kit captures the distinctive features of the BFIST, offering modellers a chance to recreate an essential component of modern battlefield coordination.