M163 Vulcan Air Defense System (USA)
Reference photo of subject
Unboxed
Parts washed
Painted the base dark metal color on the tracks with Testors Metallizer, and sealed.
Main assembly completed
Putty added to gaps
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7 8 October 2022, 22:18
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M163 Vulcan Air Defense System (VADS)
Operator: US Army 4th Infantry Division
Location: Fort Carson, CO (USA)
Timeframe: 1991-1993
Personal Interest:
During my tour at Ft. Carson, Air Defense Artillery was a consumer of the weather data I provided. Wind and atmospheric pressure data were useful for optimizing the effectiveness of anti-aircraft weapons. Air Defense Artillery of the 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized) operated the M163 VADS to protect ground forces from aerial attack. Although 4th Infantry did not deploy for Operation Desert Storm, the armor was nonetheless painted desert sand in case rapid deployment became necessary.
