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LVT(A)-2 Beach Yellow 1, Marine Amtrack, Iwo Jima 1945 HG4407 1:72
Hobby Master Armor Vehicle Series
NEW RELEASE! LVT(A)-2 Beach Yellow 1, Marine Amtrack, Iwo Jima 1945 HG4407
1:72 Scale
Item: HG4407
NEW RELEASE! LVT(A)-2 Beach Yellow 1, Marine Amtrack, Iwo Jima 1945 HG4407
1:72 Scale
Item: HG4407
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Hobby Master Armor Vehicle Series
NEW RELEASE! LVT(A)-2 “Beach Yellow 1,” 10th Marine Amtrack Battalion, Iwo Jima, 1945 HG4407
1:72 Scale
Item: HG4407
A vast improvement over the LVT-1 came with the arrival of the LVT-2 commonly known as the
“Water Buffalo” and also as just the “Buffalo”. The new machine was provided with better armor,
a newer Continental engine and the same transmission found in M3A1 Stuart tanks all riding on a
new suspension. This made it possible for the LVT-2 to carry 6,500 pounds, 2,000 pounds more
than the LVT-1. The one flaw with the LVT-2 was the bilge powers were powered by gasoline so
when the gasoline ran out the LVT-2 usually foundered. The LVT-2 was manufactured from 1942
until 1945.
At 0902 on February 19, 1945 (Operation Detachment) the armored LVT-2s came ashore on Iwo
Jima. The 23rd Marine Division landed at Beaches Yellow 1 and 2 courtesy of the 10th Marine
Amtrak Battalion comprised of 94 LVT-2s. With troops off-loaded some LVTs returned to their
LSTs to start carrying supplies ashore. LVTs from the 10th Amtrak Battalion used the cover of
night to carry ammunition to forward positions. During the 36 days of fighting, four Amphibian
units comprised of 371 LVT-2s saw duty with 1/3 of those landed being lost.
Specifications for the LVT(A)-2
Armored version of the LVT-2
Crew - 2 / 7
Troops - 18
Number Produced – 450
Engine – 7-cylinder Continental Model W670-9A, producing 250 hp, now moved to rear of vehicle
Fuel Capacity – 140 gallons
Transmission – Spicer Gear 5 forward 1 reverse
Speed
Land – 20 mph
Water – 7.5 mph
Range
Land – 150 miles
Water – 100 miles
Weight
Empty – 24,250 lbs
Loaded – 30,250 lbs
Dimensions
Length – 26 ft 2 in
Width – 10 ft 8 in
Height – 8 ft 2 in
Armament
1 X .50 caliber M2HB machine gun
3 X .30 caliber M1919A4 machine guns
Additional Info
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Stock#HG4407
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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 ModelLVT(A)
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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.