Point of interest
AS-1 staff bus
A staff vehicle acquired in 2026; its interior requires restoration before it can open to visitors.
Content language
The AS-1 staff bus joined the collection in 2026. It shows a different side of military technology from tanks and guns: support for staff work. A staff bus served as a mobile workplace for personnel involved in command and the organisation of operations. Staff needed space to process information and prepare decisions away from a permanent headquarters.
The museum’s AS-1 is awaiting restoration. The museum plans to begin work in spring 2027. Acquiring the vehicle does not therefore mean that its interior is already open to visitors. Opening will depend on preparing the exhibit; check the museum’s current information before visiting.
This stop offers a comparison of the roles of vehicles in the collection. A tank represents combat equipment, while a staff bus recalls the organisational work needed to direct military units.
For children
The AS-1 is a staff bus acquired by the museum in 2026. A military staff is a team that helps commanders organise their work. A bus like this provided a mobile workplace. It allowed people to work with information and plans away from an ordinary building. That is a different job from a tank’s.
This bus is waiting to be restored. The museum plans work for spring 2027. The vehicle must be prepared before its interior can open. Bringing it to the museum does not mean visitors can already go inside. Ask the museum about current access.
As you explore the collection, look for vehicles with different jobs. Some are fighting machines, while others help organise operations. The AS-1 represents that second part of military work.
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