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USA M5A1 Stuart Light Tank "Diana" Morocco 1943 WWII Hobby Master HG4909 Scale 1:72
Hobby Master 1:72 Armor Series
USA M5A1 Stuart Light Tank "Diana" Morocco 1943 Hobby Master HG4909 Scale 1:72
USA M5A1 Stuart Light Tank "Diana" Morocco 1943 Hobby Master HG4909 Scale 1:72
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Hobby Master 1:72 Armor Series
USA M5A1 Stuart Light Tank "Diana" Morocco 1943 Hobby Master HG4909 Scale 1:72
USA Army WWII M5A1 Stuart Light Tank
“Diana,” Rabat, Morocco, July 1943
1:72 Scale
Item: HG4909
die-cast model
Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series
HG4907
US M5A1 Stuart "Sloppy Joe"
92nd Cavalry Recon. Sqn., Germany, Jan 1945
Authentic Detailing
Pre-Painted by professionals
Accurate paint colors
Markings Tampo (pad) applied
Fully Assembled
Die-Cast Model
True to Scale (1:72)
Turret turns
Metal turret and main gun
Realistic tracks
With the German victories in Europe using mobile firepower the development of light tanks
became a priority. In early 1942 the GMC Cadillac Division developed the M5 series called
the Stuart by the British. By September 1942 the improved M5A1 was developed. Originally
equipped with a .30 caliber anti-aircraft machine gun most tank crews upgraded to the .50
caliber machine gun. In Europe the Stuart proved too ineffective against the larger German
AFV’s making it an easy target. The M5A1 proved adequate in the Pacific against Japanese
armor.
Elements of the U.S. Military and British Commonwealth countries gathered in Morocco to
launch an invasion on Sicily during the night of July 9 – 10 1943 called “Operation Husky”. A
new camouflage scheme was authorized for the vehicles consisting of earth yellow over olive
drab with the U.S. star insignia in white with a double wide white circle around the star. This
was meant to prevent misidentification with the German cross. The M5A1 “Diana” had the
crew names painted alongside their locations inside the tank.
Specifications for the M5A1 light tank
Number Produced 1942 to 1944 – 6,810
Crew – 4 / Commander, Gunner, Driver, Co-Driver
Performance
Powerplant – 2 x Cadillac Series 42 V-8 water-cooled engines, 110 hp per engine
Fuel Capacity – approximately 85 U.S. Gallons
Maximum Speed – 37 mph
Range – 100 miles
Turning Radius – 21 ft
Weight – 16.8 tons
Dimensions
Length – 14 ft 3 in
Width – 7 ft 6 in
Height – 8 ft 5 in
Additional Info
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Stock#HG4909
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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 ModelM5
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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.