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The LVT (Landing Vehicle Tracked) was a class of amphibious vehicles designed for the U.S. Military during WWII. The original idea was for a cargo carrier from ship to shore. It wasn’t long before it evolved into a troop carrier and a fire support vehicle. After Tarawa the LTV(A) -1 and LVT(A)-4s were developed into Amtanks with the addition of more armor and heavy fire power.

This variant was based on the LVT-2 but with a 6 to 12 mm hull. The LVT(A)-1 was given a turret almost identical to that of the M3 Stuart Light Tank along with other fire-power. The USMC was known to replace the 37 mm gun with an E7 flamethrower. The main purpose of this vehicle was to provide fire-support during contested beach landings.

Specifications for the LTV(A)-1 armored version dubbed Amtank First accepted - 1944 Total accepted - 509 Crew - 6 Engine - Continental W-670-9A / 7 cylinder, radial gasoline Transmission - Synchromesh 5 speeds forward, 1 reverse Armament 37 mm M6 gun in turret, 104 rounds .30 cal M1919A5 machine gun co-axial to 37 mm gun, 2,000 rounds 2 x .30 cal M1919A5 machine guns behind turret, 4,000 Dimensions Length - 313" Width - 128" Height - 121" Ground clearance - 18"

Combat weight - 32,800 lbs Performance Maximum level road speed - 25 mph Maximum water speed 7 mph Cruising range (land) - 125 miles Cruising range (water) - 75 miles

Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series HG4405 LVT(A) - 1 US ARMY “Block Buster” 1945 comes with water diorama

True 1/72 scale.

Professionally painted.

Weathered finish.

Great attention to detail.

All markings are Tampoed (pad applied).

Rubber tracks roll.

Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic.

Highly collectable.