AS-1 aircraft “ignition” truck. Scale 1/72 Military Wheels-7257

Description

The AS-1 aircraft ignition truck was built in 1936 on the GAZ AA truck.

The Aircraft Starter AS-1 is a specialized vehicle designed to provide initial starting of aircraft engines on the ground.
Equipped with a powerful engine and electric generator, the AS-1 supplies the power needed to start aircraft that cannot start their engines on their own.
This capability is crucial at airports and military bases, especially in remote locations without fixed ground support infrastructure.