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Buffalo Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle (MPCV)
Statistics
| Country of Origin/Used by: | USA |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 2003 (Deployed) |
| Manufactured by: | Force Protection Inc. |
| Crew: | 6 |
| Armament: | None. But it does have a 30ft. Robotic arm... |
| Engine: | 400hp Diesel |
| Miscellaneous Info: | Even though this beast is not armed, it armored and just by its awesome appearance alone is allowed to be included in WarWheels' inventory. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos/Documents
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Buffalo MPCV Photos | SSGT Mike Belue - Iraq |
"Handbook: MRAP Vehicles - Tactics, Techniques and Procedures"
[Please Note: Although the document references "Use by official personnel only", the document was legitimately obtained via a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request] |
US Army's Combined Armed Center/(CALL) via Joe Trevithick - Virginia, USA |
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Mine
Resistant Ambush Proteced Vehicle Slideshow Presentation (2011) |
US Department of Defense's Joint Program Office-MRAP via Dave Haugh - Content Editor |
References Available
Online
Printed
| Reference | Author |
|
Canadian EROC: Buffalo, Cougar & RG-31 (Modeler Photo Assistant Series
MPA 002) Review by Patrick Keenan Available at AMPS Website |
Rick Saucier and Miroslav Hraban (Real Models) |
| Canadian MRAP Series AFV's Photo Reference CD-ROM | JK "Ken" LeClair (available directly from author via e-mail) |
| Encyclopedia of Modern U.S. Military Tactical Vehicles (Tankograd Publications) | Carl Schulze |
| Iraq Insurgency: US Army Armored Vehicles In Action: Part 1 (Concord Publications) | Carl Schulze |
| "MRAP Pt 1" Military Machines International Magazine (September 2008 Issue) | Shaun Connors |
| MRAP Walkaround Photo Reference CD-ROM: Part II | Robert Skipper (available directly from author via e-mail) |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| Buffalo MPCV Model Kit (CB35100) | Bronco Models | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. Coming soon as of July 2011. |
| Buffalo MPCV Model Kit (GASSPEO9K) | Gaso.Line | 1/48 | Multi-media Model Kit |
| Buffalo MPCV
Model Kit (FF35001) See Patrick Keenan's Review at the AMPS Website. |
Vajra Miniatures | 1/35 | Multi-media Model Kit |
| Aftermarket/Accessory Set | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
|
Buffalo Mirrors (357999) |
Echelon Fine Details |
1/35 |
For Vajra Miniatures Model Kit; "Peel and Stick" Series. |
| Buffalo/M1070/M1075 16.00 R20 Wheel Set (35004) | Vajra Miniatures | 1/35 | For Vajra Miniatures Kit |
| Corrected Wheel Set for Buffalo MPCV (RMA35193) | REAL MODEL | 1/35 | For Vajra Miniatures Kit |
Model Pictures
| Reference | Source/Provider |
