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SUPACAT ATMP WMIK Vehicle


Specifications

Country of Origin/Used by: Great Britain
First Produced/Service Dates:  
Manufactured by: Base Vehicle: Supacat, Ltd.; Weapons Mount: Ricardo Special Vehicles, Ltd.
Crew: 3
Armament: (1) .50 cal HMG and (1) 7.62mm GPMG
Engine: (4) Cylinder Turbo-Diesel
Miscellaneous Info: The Supacat All-Terrain Mobile Platform can be used in multiple roles including troop/cargo transport and as a weapons platform. It is airportable and has limited amphibious capability.The weapons platform is designated SUPACAT WMIK and was only limited service with the British, probably with units such as the Royal Marines and Parachute Regiments  WMIK is an acronym for "Weapons Mount Installation Kit" which was designed by Ricardo Special Vehicles, Ltd for the purpose of allowing the vehicle to carry heavy weapons. the WMIK variant is used mostly by Royal Marines and  
Data Sheet Available:   Supacat ATMP Specifications Sheet

Photos

Reference Source/Provider
SUPACAT ATMP WMIK Photos Courtesy of Milbiz Limited, UK (Tel. No. 01793 879831)

References Available

Online

Reference Source/Provider
SUPACAT ATMP Information & Photos SUPACAT, Ltd.

Printed

Reference Author
 "Banana Split Wagons" (January 2024 Issue of Classic Military Vehicle Magazine) Craig Allen
"Cat's Tale" (August 2016 Issue of Classic Military Vehicle Magazine) John Norris
Jane's Special Forces Recognition Guide Ewen Southby-Tailyour
"Supacat Superhero" (December 2019 Issue of Classic Military Vehicle Magazine) Vicky Turner
   "Six Wheels On My Wagon" (January 2022 Issue of Airfix Model World Magazine) (Review of Gecko Models' British ATMP with Ammunition Pallet Kit (#35GM0017) John Paulding
"SUPACAT WMIK" (January 2012 Issue of Military Machines International Magazine) Darrell Hazelton

Hobby Modeling

Kits and Accessories

Model Kit Manufacturer Scale Other Information
ATMP WMIK (Weapons Mounted Installation Kit) (Airbourne) Model Kit (35GM0019) Gecko Models 1/35 Injection Molded Plastic
ATMP with Rescue Stretcher Model Kit (35GM0035) Gecko Models 1/35 Injection Molded Plastic
ATMP with Ammunition Pallet Model Kit (35GM0017) Gecko Models 1/35 Injection Molded Plastic
ATMP with SLLPT & Drop Drum Trailer Model Kit (35GM0018) Gecko Models 1/35 Injection Molded Plastic
ATMP Mark 3 Model Kit (F3054) MMK Models 1/35 Multi-Media Kit.
ATMP with SLLPT Trailer Model Set (F3063) MMK Models 1/35 Multi-Media Kit.
       
Aftermarket Set Manufacturer Scale Other Information
British ATMP with Rescue Stretcher Detail Set (35GM0035-1) Gecko Models 1/35 Photo-Etched Brass; For their kit 35GM0035.

Model Photos

Reference Source/Provider
      ATMP WMIK (Airbourne) Model Photos (1/35 Gecko Models) Eddie Mc Vea - United Kingdom