TAMIYA TANK MODELS

This plastic model kit requires paint and glue to complete.

U.S. M48A3 Patton Tank Plastic Model Kit

There are numerous variations and modifications of the M48 in existence all over the world today, and this kit depicts an M48A3 "Patton" as it appeared during the Vietnam conflict when employed by the U. S. Forces. Using a cast elliptical hull which has high structural rigidity and excellent ballistic protection, this 47. 5 ton tank has proven its worth against like opposition. The improvement of the M48 over the M47 was due to the superior shape of the "Turtleback" cast steel turret which, provided a greater internal volume and much better ballistic protection. Armed with a 90mm M41 gun and on 7. 62 coaxial machine gun and a 12.7 machine gun in the commanders cupola and powered by a Continental V-12 AV-1790 petrol engine of 865 hp (top road speed 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 used by a great number of nations around the world, and is expected to remain a first line battle tank for many years to come.

• Scale 1:35

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