Product Description
[A spearhead in anti-tank battles who made a name for himself with his speed]
- During World War II, the M18 Hellcat is a tank destroyer developed by the US Army to compete against powerful German tanks such as the Tiger and Panther.
- Equipped with a high-power 76mm tank gun in an open-top turret that emphasizes enemy search power.
- To save space in the turret, the main gun loading section was laid out with the gun barrel rotated 45 degrees.
-In addition, the compact body was pursued to be lightweight, and an automatic transmission and the first torsion bar suspension for American tanks were introduced.
- The 9-cylinder radial gasoline engine installed in the rear of the vehicle achieved a maximum speed of over 80km/h, making it the fastest tracked vehicle in World War II.
- Production of the Hellcat began in July 1943 and saw its first battle on the Italian front in 1944.
-After that, he was dispatched to Northwest Europe and the Pacific front, and defeated German tanks one after another with a hit and away tactic that made use of high speed performance and firepower.
- As a vanguard in anti-tank combat, it contributed to the victory of the American army.
[Outline of model]
- 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit of M18 Hellcat.
- Total length 192mm, total width 80mm. Based on research on the actual vehicle, the fearless style with a powerful 76mm tank gun mounted on a low-profile body has been faithfully reproduced.
- The interior of the turret, such as the main gun loading section, ammunition rack, radio, and turning gear, has a dense finish.
- The texture of the canvas cover attached to the mantlet has also been realistically expressed.
- Headlight lenses are clear parts.
- Complicated suspension parts are integrated to make it easier to assemble.
- The single pin type crawler belt is an articulated type that integrates the straight part.
- A full-length figure of a standing tank soldier and 2 types of markings for vehicles deployed on the Italian front at the end of the war are included.
*The photo shows the kit assembled and painted.
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )
Item Size/Weight : 35 x 20 x 7.3 cm / 477g
Product Specifications
- Item code
- 35376
- JAN code
- 4950344353767
Purchase Information
This item is limited to 3 per household.