Tamiya 35120 - 1/35 U.S. M48A3 Patton Tank [35120]

Price:

AUD$24.47

Brand:

Tamiya

Model:

35120

GTIN:

4950344992881

Condition:

Brand New

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Available in warehouse

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About the U.S. M48A3 Patton Design of this M48 series of moderate tanks commenced in October 1950, with the Chrysler Corporation commissioned to do the look work and offer six prototypes. As a result of Korean war, manufacturing of M48 ended up being authorized ahead of the completion of any prototype or evaluation. Ford and General Motors had been awarded production agreements, as well as Chrysler, together with very first M48 ended up being delivered in very early 1953. Many technical difficulties with the latest tank delayed its implementation in significant numbers until 1958. There are many variants and customizations of M48 available all over the world today, which kit illustrates an M48A3 "Patton" as it appeared during the Vietnam conflict when utilized by the U.S. Forces. Utilizing a cast elliptical hull which has high structural rigidity and exceptional ballistic security, this 47.5 ton tank has proven its worth in neuro-scientific combat against like opposition. The major enhancement associated with the M48 over the M47 had been the superior model of the "Turtleback" cast metal turret, which offered a greater interior volume and far better ballistic security. Armed with a 90mm M41 gun and on 7.62 coaxial machine weapon and a 12.7 machine gun into the commanders cupola, and running on a Continental V-12 AV-1790 petrol engine of 865 hp, this fine tank has a premier road rate of 48 km/h. It is crewed by a Commander, Gunner, Radio operator/loader and a driver. The M48 series of medium tanks is or has been utilized by many countries around the world, and it is likely to remain a primary line battle tank for many years to come.

The A3 group of the M-48 was the first ever to introduce the latest AVDS-1970-2 diesel engine, that has been an important improvement, and since its introduction most of the earlier in the day Pattons have been retrofitted along with it. Whenever used in Vietnam, additional armament had been frequently boosted with the addition of a .50 calibre device weapon over the cupola; a 7.62mm machine weapon while watching loaders hatch, and another 7.62mm MG within the mantlet in lieu associated with telescopic sight. At the beginning of its manufacturing the M-48 had been fitted with a snorkeling kit which allows it to fork water hurdles as much as 4.1 meters in depth. The M-48A3 makes use of a coincidence-type range finder for sighting its primary 90mm gun. Range information from this sight is fed into a ballistic computer for extremely accurate and speedy target acquisition. Maximum road speed regarding the M-48A3 was 48km/h. Optimum range ended up being 460 km, additionally the maximum road gradient was 60per cent. The A3 carried 62 rounds of 90mm ammo, and up to 5900 rounds for the 7.62 MG's. The A-3 model is visible with either 3 or 5 wheel track bogies, together with majority used in Vietnam had five bogies, due to the jungle style of landscapes experienced. Tank crew users usually developed the sides regarding the turret with additional padding and gear for extra protection from hostile fire. A lot of of this existing M-48 tanks around the globe are now up graded to M-60 standards by adding the 105mm weapon as opposed to the 90mm primary product.

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