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British Army Tank A34 Comet Cruiser NINA 2nd Infantry Division HG5205 1:72
Hobby Master Ground Power Series
British Army Tank A34 Comet Cruiser NINA 2nd Infantry Division HG5205 1:72
British Army Tank A34 Comet Cruiser NINA 2nd Infantry Division HG5205 1:72
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British Army Tank A34 Comet Cruiser NINA 2nd Infantry Division HG5205 1:72
British Tank A34 Comet Cruiser
“NINA,” 2nd Infantry Division, British Army
1:72 Scale
Item: HG5205
Authentic Detailing
Pre-Painted by professionals
Accurate paint colors
Markings Tampo (pad) applied
Fully Assembled
Die-Cast Model
True to Scale (1:72)
Weathering and insignias
Turret turns
Main gun elevates
Metal chassis, turret and main gun
Realistic tracks
Tracks replicate real track droop
The British Cruiser Tank A34 “Comet” was designed to correct some of the problems with
the Cromwell Tank as well as providing better anti-tank capability for their squadrons. The
Comet was late entering WWII so it wasn’t involved in any major battles but with its new
main gun it could take on Germany’s large tanks. After WWII the Comet saw combat in
Korea and remained in the British inventory until 1958. The Comet was sold to 5 other
countries and some even operated until the 1970s.
The 2nd Infantry Division, British Army was first formed in 1809 and took the Crossed
Keys of St. Patrick as their insignia. The 2nd ID was part of the British Expeditionary Force
sent to France in 1939 and evacuated at Dunkirk in 1940. In 1941 the 2nd was re-
equipped and sent to fight against Japan and moved to India and fought in the battle of
Kohima that has been called a miniature Stalingrad. The division continued to fight in
Burma before being withdrawn to India to re-equip when the war ended.
Specifications for the A34 Comet
Type – Cruiser
Manufacturer – Leyland Motors Ltd.
In British Service – 1944- 1958
Other Operators – Cuba, Finland, Ireland, South Africa and Myanmar (Burma)
Crew - 5 (Commander, gunner, loader, driver, co-driver)
Dimensions
Length Including Gun Barrel – 25.13 ft. (7.66 m)
Height – 8.79 ft. (2.68 m)
Width – 10.1 ft (3.04 m)
Weight – 68,343 lb. ( 31,000 kg)
Performance
Engine – 1 X Rolls-Royce Meteor Mk. III V-12 600 hp.
Fuel Capacity – Approximately 120 Imperial gallons
Maximum Speed – 32 mph (51.5 km/h)
Maximum Range – 123 miles (198 km)
Armament
Main Gun – 1 X 77 mm HV Mk. II L/49 with 61 rounds
Secondary
1 X 7.92 mm BESA general purpose machine gun in coaxial mount
1 X 7.92 mm BESA general purpose machine gun in bow mount
7.92 mm 5,175 rounds
Additional Info
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Stock#HG5205
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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 ModelCruiser
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EraWorld War II
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CountryGreat Britain
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Scale1:72
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.