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The M36 Jackson GMC (Gun Motor Carriage) was a tank destroyer developed by first using the standard M10 chassis with a new open-top turret capable of handling a larger 90 MM M3 gun. The open-top reduces weight and allows for better observation but like the M10 leaves the crew exposed to enemy fire. To offset the weight of the 90 mm gun a bustle counterweight was added to the turret rear and was capable of holding eleven rounds of ammunition. Over 1,700 M36s were produced in 3 variants.

The 703rd TD Battalion was activated in December 1943 and landed in France on July 1, 1944. They experienced their first combat on July 13, 1944 and participated in “Operation Cobra”; the breakout from Normandy. They reached the Siegfried Line by September 1944 and the 1st Battalion re-equipped from the M10 to the M36 Jackson on September 30th. Mid December the 703rd was sent to the Ardennes and temporarily assigned to the 1st Infantry Division that was fighting along Elsenborn Ridge; the northern blocking shoulder of the “Battle of the Bulge”. During their time in Europe the 703rd TD were also assigned to the 82nd Airborne and the 3rd AD (Armored Division).

M36 Jackson 90 mm Gun Motor Carriage Specifications 3 Variants M36, Jackson M36B1, Jackson M36B2, Jackson Manufacturers M36 Fisher Tank Arsenal, Ford Motor Co., Massey Harris Co., American Locomotive Co., Montreal Locomotive Works M36B1 and M36B2 American Locomotive Co., Montreal Locomotive Works Role and Chassis Used M36 - Tank Destroyer (based on M10A1 GMC) M36B1 - Tank Destroyer (based on M4A3(75)W Sherman) M36B2 - Tank Destroyer (based on M10 GMC)

Production M36 - 1,413 (April 1944 - July 1945) M36B1 - 187 (October 1944 - December 1944) M36B2 - 724 (April 1945 - May 1945)

Crew - All 3 variants 5 Commander - Turret - Rear-right corner Gunner - Turret - Front-right corner Loader - Turret - Rear-left corner Driver - Hull - Front-right corner Assistant driver - Hull - Front-left corner Weights M36 - Combat 63,930 lbs (29,000 kg) M36B1 - Combat 68,340 lbs (31,000 kg) M36B2 - Combat 64,150 lbs (29,100 kg)

Dimensions M36 - Length without guns 19.59 ft (5.97 m) M36B1 - Length without gun & with sand shields 20.67 ft (6.30 m) M36B2 - Length without guns 19.59 ft (5.97 m)

M36 - Gun overhang 4.89 ft (1.49 m) M36B1 - Gun overhang without muzzle brake 3.84 ft (1.17 m) M36B2 - Gun overhang 4.89 ft (1.49 m)

M36 - Length with gun 24.48 ft (7.46 m) M36B1 - Length with gun 24.51 ft (7.47 m) M36B2 - Length with gun 24.48 ft (7.46 m)

M36 - Width 10.01 ft (3.05m) M36B1 - Width with sand shields 8.76 ft (2.67 m) M36B2 - Width 10.01 ft (3.05m)

All 3 variants Height to top of AA Machine-Gun 3.28 m Armament All 3 variants 90 mm Main Gun M3, M4 mount in turret with 47 rounds (11 ready) .50cal (12.7 mm) M2HB Machine-Gun, Mount: Flexible in turret AA mount with 1,000 rounds M36B1 also has 1 - .30cal (7.62 mm) M1919A4 Machine-Gun Ball mount on the front upper armor plate with 1,000 rounds All 3 variants also carry 5 - .30cal Carbines M1 with 450 rounds 12 - grenades 4 - smoke pots Powerplant M36 and M36B1 1 - Ford GAA, V8 cyl., 18.0L of displacement, 450-500 hp @ 2,600 rpm Fuel - Gasoline (727 L) Transmission - Synchromesh, 5 forward speeds & 1 reverse speed M36B2 2 - General Motors 6046, 12 cyl. (6/engine), 2 cycles, twin in-line, 13.9 L of displacement, 375- 410 hp @ 2,100-2,900 rpm Fuel - Diesel (625L) Transmission - Synchromesh, 5 forward speeds & 1 reverse speed Performance M36 and M36B1 Maximum Speed on road - 26 mph (42 km/h) Range on road - 154.7 miles (249 km)

M36B2 Maximum Speed on road - 24.9 mph - 29.8 mph (40-48 km/h) Range on road - 200 miles (322 km)

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 Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series HG5402 M36 Jackson US Tank Destroyer 703rd Tank Destroyer Battalion “Battle of the Bulge”

WW II Tank Destroyer Unit Motto: “SEEK, STRIKE, DESTROY”

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