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ACMA TAP 56
"Bazooka Vespa" Scooter
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Statistics
| Country of Origin/Used by: | France |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1955 |
| Manufactured by: | ACMA (Based on the Vespa Scooter) |
| Crew: | 1 |
| Armament: | (1) 75mm Recoilless Rifle (which could be fired while moving!!) |
| Engine: | 150cc Engine |
| Miscellaneous Info: | The abbreviation "TAP" stands for Troupes Aero Portees (roughly equivalent to "air-portable vehicle"). The TAP was used by French parachutists and made in two models: the "56" and "59", which signified the year of production. |
| Data Sheet Available: | None. |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Bazooka Vespa Photos (Taken at Musee' des Blindes - Saumur, France) | Dennis Trowbridge - Bristol, UK |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| ACMA TAP Scooter Photos and Information | Vintage Scooters Website |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
 "Military
Moped" (May 2017 Issue of
Classic Military Vehicle
Magazine) |
Eric Bryan |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| VESPA TAP Scooter w/M-20 75mm recoilless gun model kit (AZI10045) | Azimut Productions | 1/35 | Multi-Media; Limited Production |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
