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Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series HG3422 Achilles IIC 75th Anti-tank Reg., Royal Artillery, 11th Armoured Div., Belgium, winter 1944-1945

Authentic Detailing Pre-Painted by professionals Accurate paint colors Markings Tampo (pad) applied Fully Assembled Die-Cast Model True to Scale (1:72)

Weathering and insignias Turret turns Metal turret and main gun Realistic tracks

In 1943 the US introduced the M10 as a SP anti-tank gun using the carriage of the M4 tank and a 3-inch M7 AA Gun. The British took their M10s and exchanged the 3-inch gun for the larger 17-pdr that had much better stopping power against the Panther and Tigers. They added some armor to the turret and named it Achilles. The first modified tanks went into service in 1944 and by the end of WWII 1,100 of the 1,650 M10s the British received under the Lend Lease Program became known as Achilles.

The British 11th Armored Division was formed in March 1941 and given the name “The Black Bull”. The 11th AD learned many lessons from their first encounters and went on to be one of the best British Army Divisions. Commanded by Pip Roberts the 11th AD took part in many major engagements such as Goodwood, Epsom, Market Garden, the Battle of the Bulge and Operation Varsity. The 75th Anti-tank Regiment Royal Artillery was equipped with the M10 with 17 pdr and towed 17 pdrs. The 11th AD was disbanded in January 1946.

Specifications Achilles IIC Dimensions Length: 19 ft 7 in (5.97 m) Length with gun: 23 ft 8.25 in (7.27 m) Width: 10 ft (3.05 m) Height: 8 ft 2 in (2.9 m) Battle Weight: 66,000 lb (29.6 long tons) Ground clearance: 12.3 in (.31 m)

Armour: 0.4 in - 1.6 (10 - 41 mm)

Powerplant Engine: air-cooled fuel injected 12 cylinder GM M6046 (2 X 6 cylinder GM 6-71 in line) 210 hp each at 2,100 rpm Fuel type: Diesel. Fuel capacity: 137 gal (624 liter)

Transmission: 5 forward, 1 reverse Range: 140 mi (225 km)

Armament Primary: 77 mm 17-pounder Mk. V Ammunition: 50 rounds Secondary: 12.7 mm Browning .50 caliber MG (AA) Ammunition: 450 rounds