Hi Gang,
are the announced Cougar kits from Meng and Panda personal carriers versions?
H.-H.

The MEng one is. I haven't seen much on the Panda one

Meng Cougar 6x6 :



Panda Cougar 4x4 :



Full size

H.P.

I've just taken more photographs today. With my upgraded walkaround you can build any version you wish.

Hi guys!

From Meng's official announcement:

"This SS-005 1/35 scale U.S. Cougar 6×6 MRAP Vehicle plastic model kit is 226mm in length and 79mm in width. Two options (Cougar 6×6 or Cougar HEV 6×6 MARP) are provided. Interiors of the cab and troop compartment are perfectly reproduced, providing more options for you."

So, Meng will provide two options to build its Cougar.

Cheers!

Marco

What's the HEV variant?

Hisham

Hi Hisham

From Wikipedia ( )"The first Cougars were called HEV (hardened engineer vehicle), which became JERRV when the Army joined the program, and then MRAP for political reasons when the requirement for many thousands of units was issued."

JERRV = Joint EOD Rapid Response Vehicle.

I guess there's a typo in Meng description (MARP instead of MRAP )

H.P.

I had to look it up.

http://www.armyrecognition.com/us_army_wheeled_and_armoured_vehicle_uk/cougar_hev_6x6_hardened_engineer_vehicle_fpii_mrap_technical_data_sheet_specifications_pictures_.html

I have the British 4X4 version with Slats from Cromwell Armour in my stash so I will cobble the two together (I hope) and come up with a satisfactory end product.

Keith.

Thanks for the explanation, guys

Hisham

I truly hope we get the parts for both the regular cougar and the JERRV. The JERRV would make sense with all the other EOD stuff they are releasing..

release date? ciao