The Gama Goat was a six-wheel-drive semi-amphibious off-road vehicle originally developed for use by the US Military in the Vietnam War. The Goat used an articulated chassis, so that from distance it appears to be a four-wheel drive vehicle pulling a two-wheel trailer, but it is a single six-wheel vehicle with a four-wheel steering arrangement with the front and rear wheels turning in opposite directions. It was famous for its ability to travel over exceptionally rough and muddy terrain. The vehicle's nickname came from two sources; "Gama" from the name of the inventor of its powered articulated joint, Roger Gamount, and "Goat" for its mountain goat-like off-road ability. Its military designation was M561, 6x6 tactical 1-1/4-ton truck. Tamiya will be releasing an all-new 1:35 scale Gama Goat. The model will be 170mm in length and 62mm wide. Options will include a front windshield and a front winch. The complex six-wheel drive suspension has been engineered as a single part, easing assembly but retaining plenty of detail. The model will include a seated driver figure and three marking options. Also coming soon from Tamiya is a detailed kit in 1:48 scale of the Russian BA-64B armoured car. The kit includes a half figure of the commander and decals for one version.
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