This little guy came across my feed last week and I think it’s a great design, with all the right details.
Information on exactly what this was and when it was used is surprisingly sparse on the internet, despite lots of phots and a model kit made of it. I’m sure there’s details on it in a book somewhere. Regardless, I’m not into it for the history as much as I’m in it for the design. I like the squatty nature of it, the side by side seating is unique, and the teardrop shape has a retro flair to it that’s nice.
You know I’m a sucker for cross-sections:
Here it is on a transport of some sort, but I like to think this is the off-road version.
And here’s one of the pilots. Do not mess with these guys.
-Jake