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Model Miniature informed us of its first release for the year and also shared information and photos of the kit.

From Military Today: ”The M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift Evacuation System or HERCULES is a further development of the previous M88A1. This armored recovery vehicle was specially developed to support the Abrams main battle tanks. A prototype armored recovery vehicle, based on the Abrams chassis was developed in the 1980s, however it was not accepted to service and it was decided to produce the improved M88A2. It is worth mentioning that two M88A1 ARVs were required in order to tow the M1A1 Abrams tank. A more powerful M88A2 Hercules was introduced in the early 1990s. Deliveries of this armored recovery vehicle commenced in 1997.”

Model Miniature’s M88A2 HERCULES (MM-R209) features a complete resin kit in 1/72 scale. It includes 2 crew figures, rope, and antenna details. All hatches may be modelled as open. It is an easy-build kit as the tracks and wheels come assembled.

Our thanks to Model Miniature for the update.