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Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series HG3701 M46 Patton medium tank 6th Tank Battalion 24th Infantry Division Han River, Korea, 1951

THESE ARE PRE-PRODUCTION PICTURES, NOT THE FINAL PRODUCT

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

The M46 Patton tank was named in honor of the famous US General George S. Patton 800 of the M26s became M46s when they received a new and more powerful engine and transmission with rearward-facing mufflers on each fenders and a main gun with a bore evacuator. A further 360 were converted to M46 standards plus they received improved braking, cooling and fire suppression systems, improved electrical equipment and a new designation, M46A1.

The 6th Tank Battalion was formed for the Korean War as an offspring of the 66th Tank Battalion. It was known for their distinctive “Tiger” themed paint schemes. The M46s made up 15% of the tank force in Korea and quite often took the lead in operations because of its larger gun and better armor compared to the M4 Shermans. The M46 proved superior to its T34/85 counterparts.

M-46 Patton Specifications Crew: 5 men Dimensions Length chassis only: 20’ 10" Width: 11’ 6" Height: 9’ 3"

Weight (combat): 48.5 tons Performance Engine: (M46) Continental 810 hp gasoline (M46A1) AV-1790-5B engine and CD-850-4 transmission Maximum speed: 31 - 37 mph Range: 80 miles Fording depth: 4’ 0" Vertical obstacle: 3’ 0" Trench crossing: 8’ 6"

Armament Main gun: 1 X 90 mm - 70 rounds Armor penetration: 195 mm at 1,000 yards Machine guns: 2 X .30 caliber - 5,000 rounds, 1 X mounted in the bow, 1 X coaxially with the main gun 1 X .50 caliber - 550 rounds, anti-aircraft gun mounted on top of the turret Armor Turret front - 102 mm Everywhere else - a minimum of 13 mm.