| Tamiya Model Kit - U.S. MORTAR CARRIER M21 - 1/35 Scale - 35083
Tamiya Model Kit - U.S. MORTAR CARRIER M21 - 1/35 Scale - 35083
In early-1943, the Whe Motor Company began development of a new
prototype mortar carrier called the
T19. which was based on the M3 halftrack personnel carrier. It was
later accepted into U.S. Army service with
the designation M21, The vehicle was powered by a 127hp inline
6-cylinder gasoline engine which gave it a
maximum on-road speed of 72km/h It was equipped with the 81mm Ml mortar
as well as 12.7mm Browning
M2 machine gun and an Ml or M9 anti-tank rocket launcher. During WWII,
M21s provided close infantry
support and continued in service until replaced by the M125 mortar
carrier.
About the Model
• 1/35 scale plastic assembly kit.
• The robust form of the M21 has been richly reproduced.
• Detailed ladder frame chassis and suspension.
• Belt type tracks included
• Cargo area can be outfitted with an 81mm mortar, its shells, and an
M2 machine gun
• Accessories such as radio, jerry cans, and blanket rolls also induded
• Comes wth 3 figures in realistic combat poses.
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