Trumpeter Scale Models 2306 1/35 M198 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer Early Version Model Kit Wimberley Puzzle Company the revolutionary Cush Drive system

the revolutionary Cush Drive system

and is intended for use with the Axial Wraith

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They stretched the track width by widening the suspension and drive shafts

Trumpeter Scale Models 2306 1/35 M198 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer Early Version Model Kit Wimberley Puzzle Company the revolutionary Cush Drive systemTrumpeter Scale Models 2306 1 35 M198 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer Early Version Model Kit The development of the M198 155mm towed howitzer began in 1968 when a lightweight replacement was sought for the WWII era M114 155mm howitzer. A testbed prototype was developed and constructed at the Army's Rock Island arsenal in 1969 and firing tests began in 1970. Following initial firing tests, two prototype M198 howitzers were delivered to the Army in 1972,