Description: 1/35 Tamiya No: MM-220A M48A3 Patton American Medium Tank NEW: (Old Stock), unused, unopened, undamaged item. See the seller’s listing for full details. Box is in good to very good, but not in perfect shape. Scale: 1/35 Product Number: MM-220A This is a plastic model kit from Tamiya. Kit consists of unassembled and unpainted plastic parts. Assembly is required. Please Note: This is new old stock. Boxes are in good to very good, but not perfect shape. M48A3 Patton The M48 Patton was developed during the Cold War to replace the M47 as the US Army’s main battle tank. It went through several modifications aimed at improving its reliability in the field. The M48 served with the US and NATO countries in Europe and the US Army and Marine Corps in Vietnam. While it looked similar to the M46 and M47, it was a completely redesigned tank with a new hull, turret, and improved suspension. A drawback to the early M48 was its gasoline engine, which yielded a short range of 70 miles to 200 gallons of fuel and made the tank more vulnerable to catastrophic fires and explosions. The M48A3 and later models switched to diesel, making them safer and more efficient. M48A3 Patton MBTs Workhorse of the Vietnam War More than 600 Pattons deployed with US Forces during the Vietnam War where they saw extensive action. M48A3’s featured a twin-turbo diesel engine and a 90MM gun and was deployed with the U.S. 1-77 Armor, 1-69 Armor and 2-34 Armor Regiments. Most Pattons were used by the Marines Corps 1st, 3d, and 5th Tank Battalions (419 Tanks). The initial M48A3’s landed with the Marine’s 3d Tank Battalion in Da Nang, Republic of (South) Vietnam in March of 1965; by the forward elements of the 1st Tank Battalion in July of 1965; later by the 5th Tank Battalion. The Patton performed admirably in Vietnam in their primary mission of infantry support using all of its many capabilities. They were one of the few pieces of U.S. armor in Vietnam that offered adequate protection against mines. M48’s performed particularly well in urban warfare scenarios, frequently playing key roles in the large-scale search-and-destroy operations that became increasingly more commonplace in the latter stages of the war. SHIPPING & HANDLING IN THE U.S.U.S. contiguous 48 States All items are shipped insured. NO EXCEPTIONS! INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS … All packages are shipped through Ebay’s Global Shipping Program. All Duties, Taxes and Customs Fees imposed by your country are your responsibility and are not estimated into the shipping cost. NO EXCEPTIONS! “I Combine Shipping When Possible!” PAYMENTSPayment is due within 3 days after auctions ends. If you need extra time to pay, please notify me so arrangements can be made. “Thank You For Stopping By To View My Listings!” _gsrx_vers_1516 (GS 9.3 (1516))
Price: 34.95 USD
Location: Chicago, Illinois
End Time: 2024-02-23T19:22:11.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Tamiya
Type: Model Kit
Assembly Status: Unassembled Kit
Vehicle Type: American Armor / Cold War, Vietnam
Theme: Militaria
Scale: 1:35
Material: Plastic
MPN: MM-220A
Age Level: 10 Years & Up
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan