After the experiences of improvised tank destroyer vehicles such as the M3 half-track with 75mm gun, M6 truck with 37mm gun and the M10 tank destroyer (3-inch gun on a modified M4 Sherman hull), the US Army were keen to produce a bespoke tank destroyer to hunt enemy armour. An order was issued in late 1941 to mount a 37mm gun in the requested vehicle. This was to be upgraded several times to 57mm, 75mm and then finally a 76mm.
The result of this development would be the M18 Hellcat - the fastest US armoured fighting vehicle of the Second World War.
M18 Hellcats served in the invasion of the Phillipines and saw action in Europe during the landings at Anzio in Italy and in Northwest Europe.
Hellcats were also exported to China where they served in an infantry support role.
The Hellcat could be found in the service of several nations following World War II with the Yugoslav army still fielding them into the 1990s!
Contents:
Please note: This model comes unpainted and some assembly may be required.
Warlord Games https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/61655/hellcat-platoon.jpg https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/61656/hellcat-platoon.jpg https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/61657/hellcat-platoon.jpg https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/61658/hellcat-platoon.jpg https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/61659/hellcat-platoon.jpg add-to-cart United States Bolt Action Tank Plastic The Second World War 1939 - 1945 28mm 12+ Box UnpaintedThis product qualifies for free shipping to anywhere in the UK.
By buying this product you can collect up to £ 0.39 with our loyalty program. Your cart will total £ 0.39 that can be converted into a voucher.
After the experiences of improvised tank destroyer vehicles such as the M3 half-track with 75mm gun, M6 truck with 37mm gun and the M10 tank destroyer (3-inch gun on a modified M4 Sherman hull), the US Army were keen to produce a bespoke tank destroyer to hunt enemy armour. An order was issued in late 1941 to mount a 37mm gun in the requested vehicle. This was to be upgraded several times to 57mm, 75mm and then finally a 76mm.
The result of this development would be the M18 Hellcat - the fastest US armoured fighting vehicle of the Second World War.
M18 Hellcats served in the invasion of the Phillipines and saw action in Europe during the landings at Anzio in Italy and in Northwest Europe.
Hellcats were also exported to China where they served in an infantry support role.
The Hellcat could be found in the service of several nations following World War II with the Yugoslav army still fielding them into the 1990s!
Contents:
Please note: This model comes unpainted and some assembly may be required.
No customer comments for the moment.
Copyright © 2021 Wayland Games