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M8 Light Armored Car Snow Camo European Front Hobby Master HG4912 scale 1:72
Hobby Master 1:72 Armor series collection
M8 Light Armored Car Snow Camo European Front Hobby Master HG4912 scale 1:72
European Front (winter camo colors)
M8 Light Armored Car Snow Camo European Front Hobby Master HG4912 scale 1:72
European Front (winter camo colors)
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Hobby Master 1:72 Armor series collection
M8 Light Armored Car Snow Camo European Front Hobby Master HG4912 scale 1:72
European Front (winter camo colors)
Scale 1:72
Die Cast Model
Item: HG4912
Authentic Detailing
Pre-Painted by professionals
Accurate paint colors
Markings Tampo (pad) applied
Fully Assembled
Die-Cast Model
True to Scale (1:72)
Metal turret and main gun
Realistic tracks
The U.S. military had requested a light close-support vehicle so a standard M5 with the turret
removed was tested. A new open-top turret was installed, the Driver and Co-driver were
moved forward to accommodate a larger turret and with limited space in the vehicle the
chassis was modified to tow an armored ammunition trailer. The M8 was the first American
fully tracked Self Propelled Howitzer with 1,778 vehicles being produced between September
1942 and January 1944. The M8 was gradually replaced by the M4 Sherman with 105mm
Howitzers.
Specifications for the M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage
Manufacturer – General Motors, Cadillac Motor Car Division
Length of Production – September 1942 – January 1944
Number produced – 1,778
Crew – 4 x Commander, Gunner, Driver, Co-driver
Performance
Powerplant – 2 x Cadillac 5,670 cc V-8 gasoline engines each producing 110 bhp@4,000 rpm
Maximum Speed
Cross Country – 24 mph
On Road – 36 mph
Distance Without Refueling – 100 miles
Weight – 36,000 lbs
Suspension – Vertical Volute
Dimensions
Length – 14 ft 2.75 ins
Width – 7 ft 4.25 ins
Height – 7 ft 6.5 ins
Armament
Main Gun - 1 x 75 mm M2 Howitzer with 46 rounds on board and 93 in towed armored
ammunition trailer
Secondary – 1 x Browning M2HB .50 caliber MG with 400 rounds
Armor Thickness
Maximum – 67 mm
Minimum – 12 mm
Additional Info
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Stock#HG4912
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BrandHobby Master
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ColorCamouflage
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Country of Manufacture
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TypeArmored Personnel Carrier
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Vehicle ModelM8
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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.