Tamiya Military Model Kit
U.S. M577 Command Post (1/35) 35071
This 1/35 scale Tamiya kit recreates the U.S. M577 Command Post, a versatile tracked armoured vehicle derived from the M113. Used extensively for battlefield command and control, it features a raised superstructure for additional interior space, making it ideal for operations requiring communications and planning capabilities.
- Accurate reproduction of the M577’s distinctive raised hull and command post layout.
- Detailed external fittings including antennas, storage boxes, and tools.
- Interior detail for realistic open-hatch display options.
- Includes crew figures for added realism in diorama settings.
History: Introduced in the 1960s, the M577 Command Post was designed to provide mobile operational centres for U.S. and allied forces. It served in a variety of roles including command, communications, and field hospital operations. The vehicle’s reliability and adaptability saw it deployed during the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and numerous other conflicts, becoming a key asset in battlefield coordination and logistics.
