Universal Military Pod and M8A1 US Landing Mat

The heavy-lift helicopter CH-54 Tarhe, created in 1962, was designed for transporting large military cargo. To enhance its transport capabilities, a special container was developed, which functioned as a transport capsule, allowing the transport of infantry, the wounded, or equipment. The containers were equipped with windows, doors, and a ramp at the rear, enabling the loading of military equipment, such as guns or light all-terrain vehicles. They could also be used for parachute deployment of soldiers. On the ground, if necessary, these universal containers could be towed on a trailer by military vehicles. A total of 22 containers were built, each with its own unique military registration number.

Item number53201Scale1:35Date16.09.2024Time periodAfter 1950MarkingsUniversal Military Pod, 295th Aviation Company, 1972Universal Military Pod, Army National Guard, 1982Universal Military Pod, 113th Aviation Regiment, 1989Model size (length x width)247 x 80 mmBox size247 x 183 x 33 mmNumber of details127