35228 US M8 Greyhound WWII - Tamiya 1/35  [35228]

Concerning the U.S. M8 Light Armored Car "Greyhound"

The M8 Greyhound have been utilized during World War II primarily as an escort and reconnaissance vehicle. The 6 wheeled vehicle's light-weight got a maneuverable vehicle. Development of the M8 started in 1941, plus it was in fact initially ready for armor assistance, but are later on shifted to reconnaissance. The Ford business developed a prototype in June, 1942. The Greyhound had a Hercules JXD straight back mounted, water cooled engine, great at producing 110 HP at 3000 r.p.m. The transmission had a 4 speed ahead, 1 rate reverse gearbox. The six wheel setup and engine made the Greyhound a well balanced car with a maximum speed of 88.5 km/h and array of 563 kilometer. The steel plated armor on body ranged from 19mm to 32mm thick, the available topped turret had 19mm thick armor. The 12.7mm M2 device weapon wound up being added to the cuppola. The Greyhound was also full of an M70D gun sight/telescope. The inner could store around 80 rounds the M6, 400 rounds the 12.7mm machine tool and often 1500 rounds the 7.62mm device gun. From March, 1943 to April 1945, over 8523 M8s ended up being produced. They was in fact mainly utilized in europe, nonetheless additionally they served to your Pacific. The M8 were provided towards the Allies, including Britain and France. Oahu is the British whom nicknamed the M8 "Greyhound". Many nations would still utilize M8 well third conflict.

Specs & Features

• Detailed synthetic components molded in light brown and attached with sprues.
• Ready to put together accuracy model kit.
• Excellent inside and outside detailing.
• Practical framework undersurface and suspension system.
• Includes one realistic team figure, built with a helmet and a holstered tool, scanning the horizon with several binoculars.
• Comes full of radio equipment, a fire extinguisher, a shovel, and an axe.
• Waterslide decals.
• Includes step by step and informative pictorial instructions.