Desert Eagle 29 Hemtt Oshkosh 8×8 Trucks in IDF Service Part 1

Description

This new book from Desert Eagle Publishing presents the Israeli Defense Force’s HEMTT (Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck) 8×8 Oshkosh heavy altitude tactical truck. This is a series of large off-road vehicles with a 10t class 8-wheel-drive high output diesel engine operated by the U.S. Army. It was officially launched in 1982, and many variants are manufactured by Oshkosh for various uses, such as hauling equipment, towing, transporting THAAD missile vehicles (TEL), and as a fire engine for airports in the private sector. The Israeli Defense Force operates about 420 of these vehicles, and this book of photos (many in color) and data will be useful for any modeler or military buff.