Military Vespa. The Vespa 150 TAP is a Vespa scooter modified for use with paratroops (Troupes Aéro Portées or TAP) Introduced in 1956 and updated in 1959 it was produced by Ateliers de Construction de Motocycles et Automobiles (ACMA) the licensed assembler of Vespas in France at the time Modifications from the civilian Vespa included a reinforced frame and a three inch recoilless rifle mounted to the.
Unlike many peculiar military projects undertaken during the Cold War Vespa 150 TAPs actually made it into combat French paratroopers in Algeria rode their buzzing military motos into battle Author Cory Graff.
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Tipping the scales at around 250lbs the twowheeled military vehicle could reach speeds of almost 125mph despite its hefty cargo This particular 1956 example has undergone an immaculate restoration and now sports all of its original equipment and badges including what we assume is a replica (or nonfiring) M20 cannon Priced at $47250 this 1956 Piaggio Vespa 150 TAP Militare is.
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The Vespa 150 TAP was an antitank scooter made in the 1950s from a Vespa scooter for use with French paratroops (troupes aéroportées TAP)Introduced in 1956 and updated in 1959 the scooter was produced by Ateliers de Construction de Motocycles et Automobiles (ACMA) the licensed assembler of Vespas in France at the time Also called TAP 56 TAP 59Manufacturer Ateliers de Construction de Motocycles et Automobiles (ACMA)Assembly Fourchambault FrancePredecessor military scooter.
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Meet the toughest scooter ever made This 1950s vespa was modified to carry a huge (for a scooter) 75mm M20 recoilless rifle made for the US military back in World War II It is unclear whether it Author Andrei Nedelea.
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Vespas may now be known as decaf motorcycles of Europe but back in the 1950s the French military rigged vespas to perform antiguerilla military operations and transport artillery The Troupes.