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M48A2 Patton Tank 1st Cavalry Divison US Army Korea, 1963 HG5506 1:72
Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series
M48A2 Patton Tank 1st Cavalry Division US Army, Korea, 1963
1:72 Scale
Item: HG5506
M48A2 Patton Tank 1st Cavalry Division US Army, Korea, 1963
1:72 Scale
Item: HG5506
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Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series
M48A2 Patton Tank 1st Cavalry Division US Army, Korea, 1963
1:72 Scale
Item: HG5506
Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" diecast vehicles feature:
Diecast metal and plastic construction.
Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on detailed non-rotating wheels.
Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
Clear acrylic display case to protect model.
The M48 Patton is a medium tank and was the third and final tank to be officially named after
General George S. Patton. The first version used in Vietnam was the gasoline engined M48A2
but was soon out numbered by the diesel powered M48A3 which became the most numerous US
tank during the conflict. The M48A3s were conversions of earlier models so it wasn’t uncommon
for many characteristics to vary from tank to tank. Some M48A3s had 3 support rollers while
others had 5 and the headlight assemblies could either be the early or later type.
The M48 Patton is a medium tank and was the third and final tank to be officially named after
General George S. Patton. The first version used in Vietnam was the gasoline engined M48A2
but was soon out numbered by the diesel powered M48A3 which became the most numerous US
tank during the conflict. The M48A3s were conversions of earlier models so it wasn’t uncommon
for many characteristics to vary from tank to tank. Some M48A3s had 3 support rollers while
others had 5 and the headlight assemblies could either be the early or later type.
In July 1953 a truce was agreed upon between North and South Korea but both sides remained
in a state of war. In an effort to maintain this truce a DMZ was created and needed enforcement
of its territory. The 1st Cavalry Division of the U.S. Army played a major role in the original
creation and future maintenance of the DMZ. The 1st Cavalry Division the “First Team” is a
heavy armored division and is the largest division in the U.S. Army.
Specifications for the M48A2 Patton tank
Manufacturers – ALCO Products Inc, Chrysler Corp.
Number Manufactured – 2,328
First Delivered – 1956
Crew
4 – Commander, Gunner, Loader and Driver
Additional Info
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Stock#HG5506
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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 ModelM48
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EraVietnam
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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.
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