The
M5A1 light tank which was developed from the M3 Stuart light tank was
put into production from January 1943. It was powered by twin
four-stroke V8 300hp Cadillac gasoline engines which enabled a top
speed of 58km/h. It came armed with a 37mm main gun and two 7.92mm
machine guns and featured additional armor plating on the turret's
right side to protect the anti-aircraft machine gun. Approximately
6,800 units were produced and were mainly used in reconnaissance roles
at the Italian and North West European Fronts.
Specs
& Features
Re-release
of item 35097 1/35 scale U.S. Light Tank M5A1.
Features of the tank including the turret and the hull's
welded and bolted parts are accurately reproduced for a sharp finish.
Hedgerow cutters which were attached to the tank's front seen
at the Normandy invasion are included.
Kit includes one figure using the anti-aircraft gun and a
three-man mortar team. (Total 4pcs.)