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Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series HG3601 US M-24 Chaffee Light Tank, “Ally Oop III” Unit unknown Germany, January 1945

THESE ARE PRE-PRODUCTION PICTURES, NOT THE FINAL PRODUCT

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

considered the father of the US Armored branch. It was developed to correct the deficiencies found in the M-3 Stuart by increasing the armor, a new 75mm main gun and the first time a torsion bar suspension was added to an American tank. It wasn’t until the latter months of the war in Europe that the Chaffee made its appearance but they played a major role in the Battle of the Bulge and the push into Germany. The M-24 was considered as possibly the best Light Tank of WWII.

Specifications M-24 Chaffee Light Tank Date of service: 1944 Country: United States of America Type: Light Tank Crew: 5 Dimensions: Length - 5.49 m (18 ft) Width - 2.95 m (9.7 ft) Height - 2.77 m (9 ft)

Combat weight: 18,207 kg (20 tons)

Engine: Twin Cadillac gasoline 44T24 V-8 220 horsepower Speed: 54 km/h (33.5 mph) Range: 160 km (99 mi)

Armament: 1 X 75mm M6 main gun 2 X .30 caliber Browning machine guns 1 X .50 caliber Browning machine gun 1 X M3 mortar