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LVT(A)-4 Amphibious Tracked Vehicle WWII Saipan 1944 Hobby Master HG4410 1:72
Hobby Master Armor Vehicle Series
LVT(A)-4 Amphibious Tracked Vehicle WWII Saipan 1944 Hobby Master HG4410 1:72
LVT(A)-4 Amphibious Tracked Vehicle WWII Saipan 1944 Hobby Master HG4410 1:72
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Hobby Master Armor Vehicle Series
LVT(A)-4 Amphibious Tracked Vehicle WWII Saipan 1944 Hobby Master HG4410 1:72
LVT(A)-2 (Landing Vehicle)
B Company, 2nd Amtrack
USA Saipan 1944 WWII
1:72 Scale
Item: HG4408
True 1/72 scale.
Professionally painted.
Weathered finish.
Great attention to detail.
All markings are Tampoed (pad applied).
Rubber tracks roll.
Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic.
Highly collectable
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.
The Battle of Saipan began on June 13, 1944 with a Naval bombardment. At 07:00 on June 15
more than 300 LVTs began to ferry 8,000 marines to the west coast of Saipan with this portion of
the assault completed by 09:00 but with the loss of more than 20 amphibious assault tanks.
Saipan was one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific campaign and gave rise to names like
"Hell's Pocket", "Purple Heart Ridge" and "Death Valley" to describe areas of fighting. On July 9
the island was finally secured.
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#HG4410
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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.