M1132 Stryker Engineer Squad Vehicle w/LWMR-Mine R

Plastic kit for a U.S. American M1132 Stryker Engineer Support Vehicle w/LWMR-Mine Roller/SOB

• 1:35 scale
• Dimensions LxWxH (built): 262.21 x 86.06 x 90.92 mm
• 744 parts
• Can be built with either a mine roller or a clearing blade
• Upper and lower hull manufactured using the Slide Mold process
• Clear and photo-etched parts included
• rubber tires
• unbuilt/unpainted
• Paint and glue not included

The M1132 Stryker Engineer Support Vehicle (ESV) is the combat engineering variant of the American Stryker family, designed to support engineer units during mobility and obstacle-clearing operations. Based on the Stryker ICV, it carries a five-person crew and transports specialized equipment for reconnaissance, marking, and overcoming obstacles.

In the configuration described here, the M1132 is equipped with an LWMR (Lightweight Mine Roller). This lightweight mine roller is pushed ahead of the vehicle; its weight is intended to detonate pressure-activated mines before the Stryker and following vehicles pass through the danger zone. Additionally, the M1132 can be fitted with the SOB (Stryker Obstacle Breaching System) or similar clearing and marking equipment. A key feature is the combination of the mine roller and the ESV's ability to create a safe path for following Stryker units.

The M1132 features the Stryker's characteristic 8×8 wheel configuration, a powerful diesel engine, and a protected steel hull. Its mission focuses less on direct combat and more on providing engineering support within the immediate battle area. This enables it to reconnoiter roads and routes, mitigate mine threats, and overcome obstacles for friendly forces. The combination of the protected Stryker vehicle and the LWMR mine roller makes the M1132 a vital component of American Stryker brigades.