Skunk Models 62001 1/48 R-11 US/Nato Fuel Truck

The R-11 fuel truck is the standard aircraft refueler for the US Air Force as well as NATO. The first R-11s were produced by Oshkosh Truck Corporation between 1989-1991 with a follow-on contract being awarded to Kovatch Corporation in 1994. The R-11 remains in service today.

Features and options in this kit:

• Detailed cab
• Positionable access door to fuel pump control panel
• Detailed chassis and suspension
• Detailed fuel tank with access ladder and grated walkway

In the lineage of the R-11:

• Gen 1 was an Oshkosh tanker
• Gen 2 was a Kovatch tanker on a Volvo chassis
• Gen 3 was a Kovatch tanker on an International chassis

This is a Gen 3 R-11 kit. Markings are provided for two dark green examples and one desert sand example.