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M113 or M577 ambulance interior
docdios
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Posted: Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 08:50 AM UTC
Hi all

I'm looking for some information as to the general layout of the inside of either a M113 or M577 Ambulance / Medivac. pictures would be an advantage. I have tried to Google but with no luck.

thanks in advance

cheers

Keith Forsyth
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Posted: Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 09:40 AM UTC
The interior is basically the same as an M113 APC. The only difference is that the TC seat/stand is sometimes removed. For the stretchers, there are poles that attach to the roof and sponsons, and a set of chains in the middle. Both have adjustable hooks that the stretchers hang from. The M113 carries 4 stretchers while the M577 carries 6 stretchers. Blankets and medic gear are carried inside and on the top of the ambulance as well.

Here is a model I did of an M113A3 Ambulance. I used the stretchers, medic boxes, and decals from the Academy M977 HMMWV Ambulance kit, and combat lifesaver bag from Dragon's Modern US Army Special Forces set..




Good luck.
ptruhe
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Posted: Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 04:44 PM UTC
Keith,

Here is a basic M577A2 walkaround:
http://www.primeportal.net/apc/m577a2_pt_walk1.htm

Paul
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Posted: Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 10:55 PM UTC
Hi doc, send me your adress, I've something interesting for you.
docdios
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Posted: Monday, July 23, 2007 - 02:01 AM UTC
Hi all

thanks for the replys guys

souletie you can drop me an email here [email protected]

cheers

keith
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Posted: Monday, July 23, 2007 - 05:38 AM UTC
any pictures of the m557 interior, and if there were any changes to the exterior? thank you.

kawika
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Posted: Monday, July 23, 2007 - 08:55 AM UTC
The M577 interior is the same as the M113 set-up. The chains and rods are just longer to reach the ceiling and has hooks for 3 stretchers on each side. Externally, there are no modifications either.
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