Further Details Title: Bolt Action M3 Stuart Tank Condition: New Item Weight: 70g Brand: Warlord Games MPN: 402013002 Type: Tabletop & Miniature Gaming Description: As American tank designers began to recognise the outdated and obsolete nature of the M2 light tank, they realised they needed to create something new. The M3 Stuart was a direct upgrade from its predecessor, the M2 light tank, with thicker armour, modified suspension and new recoil system. The M3 Stuart used the 37 mm M5 gun (later to be replaced by the new, slightly longer M6 gun) as well as five mounted browning machine guns. This was the first U.S. Tank to partake in tank-versus-tank combat in World War 2, where a platoon of five Stuarts engaged the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) 4th Tank Regiment's Type 95 Ha-Go light tanks. The Stuart stands tall, and was favoured by many crews due to its fairly high speed. It was mechanically reliable and obtained the nickname Honey" due to its smooth ride. Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing. |