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M7 Priest HMC Sinai Fronts 1967 HG4710 Hobby Master Scale 1:72
Highly detailed Hobby Master model tank
M7 Priest HMC Sinai Fronts 1967 HG4710 Hobby Master Scale 1:72
M7 Priest HMC Sinai Fronts 1967 HG4710 Hobby Master Scale 1:72
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Highly detailed Hobby Master model tank
M7 Priest HMC Sinai Fronts 1967 HG4710 Hobby Master Scale 1:72
Item#: HG4710
Scale: 1:72
The U.S. Army required a fully-tracked Howitzer Motor Carriage capable of keeping up with
armored divisions. The lower chassis and suspension of the M3 Lee and later the M4
Sherman was selected to have a 105mm Howitzer placed on top with a crew area open to
the elements. In 1942 the new SPG was delivered as the M7 HMC (Howitzer Motor
Carriage). British forces referred to the M7 as the “Priest” because of the high rounded .50-
caliber Machine Gun position resembled the pulpit of an Anglican priest.
In the spring of 1967 with the build up of Egyptian, Jordanian and Syrian troops and
machinery everyone knew war was coming to Israel. On June 5th 1967 Israel launched a
pre-emptive strike essentially destroying the air forces and air fields of the opposition. Israeli
forces moved toward heavily fortified Egyptian forces and utterly destroyed the opponent.
During the 6-Day War the IDF met the Syrian and Jordanian forces and defeated them as
well. Part of the IDF equipment was the M7 Priest that was purchased in early 1960’s
Specifications for the M7 HMC (Howitzer Motor Carriage)
Type - Armored Artillery
Crew – 7
Performance
Engine - Continental R975 C1, 9 cylinder., Gasoline 400 hp
Maximum Speed - 39 km/h
Power/weight - 17.3 hp/t
Range – 190 km
Dimensions
Length - 6.02 m
Width - 2.87 m
Height - 2.95 m
Weight - 23000 kg
Armor
Maximum - 108 mm
Minimum: 13 mm
Suspension: Vertical volute spring suspension (VVSS)
Armament
Main - 1 x 105 mm Howitzer M2A1
Secondary - 1 x .50cal (12.7 mm) M2HB MG
Additional Info
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Stock#HG4710
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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 ModelM7
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EraWorld War II
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CountryUnited States
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Scale1:72
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.