M48A3 Patton "Death" 1st Tank Bttn., C Company, Vietnam War, 1:72 Hobby Master HM-HG5510

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M48A3 Patton "Death" 1st Tank Bttn., C Company, Vietnam War

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Hobby Master 1:72 HG5510
M48A3 Patton "Death" 1st Tank Bttn., C Company, Vietnam War

Scale:
1:72 Length:
5.25" Width:
2" Composition:
Diecast SKU:
HM-HG5510 Period:
Vietnam

Hobby Master 1:72 HG5510 M48A3 Patton "Death" 1st Tank Bttn., C Company, Vietnam War
Scale: 1:72	Length: 5.25"	Width: 2"	Composition: Diecast	SKU: HM-HG5510	Period: Vietnam

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Historical Note:

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 engine M48A2 but was soon outnumbered 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.

Specifications of the M48A3 tank

Role – Medium tank
Production Dates – 1952 – 1959
Number Produced – Approximately 12,000
Crew: 4

Dimensions

Length - 30 feet 6 inches
Width - 11 feet 11 inches
Height - 10 feet 1 inch
Weight - 53 Tons

Performance Powerplant – 1 X Continental AVDS-1790-2A air-cooled diesel 750hp

Fuel Capacity - 375 gallons

Max Speed - 30mph

Range - 310 miles Armor - 4.7 inch frontal

Armament

1 X 90 M41 Rifled Gun (64 rounds)

1 X 7.62mm coax Machine Gun

1 X 50 cal Machine Gun

Info: M48A3 Patton "Death" 1st Tank Bttn., C Company, Vietnam War

Product Videos

1st Marine Tank Battalion M48 takes a direct hit during the Battle of Hue on February 14th 1968 (01:21)

If you want to help keep the caffeine flowing https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hw97karbine The Battle of Hue (January 31st - March 2nd 1968), also called the Siege of Hue, was a major military engagement in the Tet Offensive launched by North Vietnam and the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. After initially losing control of most of Hue and its surroundings, the combined South Vietnamese and American forces gradually recaptured the city over one month of intense fighting. M48 A-22 Serial #202016 assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Marine Tank Battalion was involved in the heavy fighting for control of the city starting from February 11th 1968. At 0:10 it can be seen taking a hit from an explosive projectile, with the impact mark being visible at 0:28. This is one of the thickest parts of the tank armor and was probably not struck by a HEAT warhead. Unit records suggest that this vehicle took a total of three direct "RPG" hits by the end of February but was still operational.