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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.

On July 27, 1953 the Korean War finally came to an end when the UN and North Korean leaders signed an agreement. This only brought a technical end to the war with hostilities and ill-will between the two sides still existing today. An area referred to as “The Iron Triangle” consisted of Pyonggang as the northern point, Kumhwa was the southeast tip and Chorwon was the southwest tip. This area was the meeting place of rail lines and roads so it became a very much sought after zone. Two of the most notable battles that took place in the Chorwon section of the “Iron Triangle” were the “Battle of White Horse Hill” and the “Battle of Old Baldy”. When the war had ended the village of Chorwon was completely destroyed as both sides tried to claim the area. After the Korean War Chorwon ended up belonging to South Korea. The village has since been rebuilt into what is now a city with a population of 100,000 plus citizens. Portions of the devastation have been left untouched to act as a reminder of what took place during the Korean War.

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.

Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series HG3703 M46 Patton, Chorwon Korea 1953 winter white wash applied

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