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Japan Ground Self Defense M41A3 Walker Bulldog JDSDF HG5311 Hobby Master 1:72
Hobby Master Ground Power Series
Japan Ground Self Defense M41A3 Walker Bulldog JDSDF
Item: HG5311
1:72 Scale
Japan Ground Self Defense M41A3 Walker Bulldog JDSDF
Item: HG5311
1:72 Scale
Details
Hobby Master Ground Power Series
M41A3 Walker Bulldog JDSDF Japan Ground Self Defense
Item: HG5311
1:72 Scale
Authentic Detailing Pre-Painted by professionals Accurate paint colors Markings Tampo (pad) applied
Fully Assembled Weathering and insignias Turret turns Metal turret and main gun Realistic tracks
As a replacement for the M24, production started in 1951 on the new M41 Walker Bulldog. By
1953 the M24’s had been completely replaced. The M41 saw limited action in Korea but was very
much in demand in Vietnam. In 1961 150 M41’s were delivered to the Japan Ground Self-
Defense Force. Through out 1965 214 M41A3’s replaced the M24’s used by 5 Army of the
Republic of Vietnam squadrons and were very effective against the ARVN T-54’s. In 1969 the
M41’s began to be replaced by the M551 Sheridan.
In 1961 the JGSDF received 147 M41 Walker Bulldog tanks to replace their aging M24. These
tanks were used machines that had been in West Germany. The M41 changed the way the
JGSDF formed their units. Instead of 6 District and 4 Combined groups they the M41s formed 13
Divisions in 1963. The M41 was a supplement to their Type 61 Medium Tanks. The M41 was the
last U.S. tank to be used in Japan because they began to produce their own tanks.
Specifications for the M41 Walker Bulldog
Manufacturer – Cadillac Motor Car Division of General Motors Corp.
Number Produced – 3,728
Crew – 4 x Commander in turret right rear, Gunner in turret right front, Loader in turret left rear,
Driver in hull left front
Combat Weight – 51,000 lb (23,500 kg)
Length including main gun – 26.75 ft (8.15 m)
Width – 10.48 ft (3.19 m)
Height to top of AAMG – 9.9 ft (3.02 m)
Performance
Engine – Continental AOS-895-3 6-cylinder, 4-cycle, opposed, supercharged gasoline
Power. The fuel injected engines were designated AOS-895-5
Gross HP - 500@2,800 rpm
Gross Torque – 960 ft-lbs@2,400 rpm
Transmission – Allison CD-500-3, 2 gears forward, 1 reverse
Fuel Capacity – 140 gallon (530 L)
Armament
Main Gun – 76 mm M32 with 65 rounds of which 11 are ready
In Turret – On flexible AA mount .50 cal M2HB MG 600 rounds
Coaxial with 76mm - .50 cal M2E1HB MG 2,175 rounds
Replaced later with a
.30 cal M1919A4E1 MG 4,900 rounds
Additional Info
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Stock#HG5311
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BrandHobby Master
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ColorCamouflage
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Country of Manufacture
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TypeTank
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Vehicle ModelM48
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EraModern
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CountryBelgium
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Scale1:72
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.