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UBRE for FODEN DROPS 8x6 IMMLC

UBRE for FODEN DROPS 8x6 IMMLC

British Army UBRE (Unit Bulk Refuelling Equipment) was introduced in 1975 and continued in service until around 2010. This modular system comprises bulk fuel tank units, pump and hose reel units and jerry can and oil racks, all of which may be moved or loaded by fork lift equipment. UBRE can be used on the ground or from the cargo bay of GS load carriers or fitted to an ISO flatrack for DROPS use.

UBRE is generally used for fast combat refuelling of all vehicles but in particular the larger armoured MBT’s and APC’s of the British Army. This very comprehensive 1/35th scale assessory by Rob Tearle comprises resin castings, etched brass details, full colour decals for all fuel options from 1975 to 2010 and vehicle hazard warning plates for fitting to a host vehicle. Other materials such as rubber chord and wire are also included along with full colour instructions. The set can be completed as stowed for transport or deployed for fuelling. We also make opening fuel cover sets for most British armoured vehicles and operator figures, details of which are shown below.Many thanks to Mark Cobham for his assistance with the research for this project and NATO for the relevant JSP marking details.

This set is mounted on a dedicated ISO ‘Flatrack’ and the correct combination to be carried by the FODEN DROPS 8x6 IMMLC (See our kit K179 or K179u), and comprises 4x tanks and 2x pump and twin reel modules. This version can be used to fuel four vehicles at the same time, (or twin tanks on two vehicles).