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Tamiya TA35120 M48A3 Patton Tank 1/35

  M48A3 Patton Tank
 
Scale :
1/35
Make :
Tamiya
Material :
Plastic Injection
Information :
2 figures included
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Tamiya 1:35 M48A3 Patton Tank 35120
Barcode :
4950344992881
Our Price: £16.65
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M48A3 Patton Tank Tamiya 1/35 Scale TA35120

Design of the M48 series of medium tanks commenced in October 1950, with the Chrysler Corporation commissioned to do the design work and provide six prototypes. Due to the Korean war, production of the M48 was authorized prior to the completion of any prototype or testing. Ford and General Motors were awarded production contracts, in addition to Chrysler, and the first M48 was delivered in early 1953. Numerous technical problems with the new tank delayed its deployment in significant numbers until 1958. There are numerous variations and modifications of the M48 in existence all over the world today, and this kit depicts an M48A3 "Patton" as it appeared during the Vietnam conflict when employed by the U.S. Forces. Using a cast elliptical hull which has high structural rigidity and excellent ballistic protection, this 47.5 ton tank has proven its worth in the field of combat against like opposition. The major improvement of the M48 over the M47 was the superior shape of the "Turtleback" cast steel turret, which provided a greater internal volume and much better ballistic protection. Armed with a 90mm M41 gun and on 7.62 coaxial machine gun and a 12.7 machine gun in the commanders cupola, and powered by a Continental V-12 AV-1790 petrol engine of 865 hp, this fine tank has a top road speed of 48 km/h. It is crewed by a Commander, Gunner, Radio operator/loader and a driver. The M48 series of medium tanks is or has been used by a great number of nations around the world, and is expected to remain a first line battle tank for many years to come.


Suggested Paint Colors

AS-1 - Dark Green (IJN) AS-1- Dark Green (IJN)
AS-13 - Green (USAF) AS-13- Green (USAF)
AS-6 - Olive Drab (USAAF) AS-6- Olive Drab (USAAF)
MP-4- Black
TS-1 - Red Brown TS-1- Red Brown
TS-21 - Gold TS-21- Gold
TS-38 - Gun Metal TS-38- Gun Metal
TS-5 - Olive Drab TS-5- Olive Drab
TS-6 - Matt Black TS-6- Matt Black
X-1 - Black X-1- Black
X-11 - Chrome Silver X-11- Chrome Silver
XF-49 - Khaki XF-49- Khaki
XF-56 - Metallic Grey XF-56- Metallic Grey
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