The Australian Army refers to its M113A1s as "buckets", "bush taxis" and modified M113A1s fitted with 76 mm turrets as "beasts". The Australian Army also used the M113 in Vietnam. After initial experiences showed that the crew commander was too vulnerable to fire, the Australians tried a number of different gun shields and turrets, eventually standardizing with the Cadillac-Cage T-50 turret fitted with two .30 cal Browning machine guns, or a single .30-single .50 combination. Subsequent to Vietnam all Australian M113 troop carriers were fitted with the T50 turret. The FSV was eventually phased out and replaced with a modernized version known as an "MRV" (medium reconnaissance vehicle). The MRV featured a Scorpion turret with 76 mm gun, improved fire control, and passive night vision equipment. version.
THE KIT:
Brand new Australian Army M113A1 MRV dedicated barrel.
Brand new Australian Army M113A1 MRV dedicated gun mantlet.
Brand new Periscopes of Commander and Loader.
Co-axial gun has 3 versions could be changed.
Dedicated photo-etched parts of M113A1 MRV.
Brand new decal and painting instruction of Australian Army M113A1 MRV.
