Italeri 6498 - 1/35 M3a1   [IT-6498S]

The light tank M-3 Stuart started initially to equip U.S. Army considering that the beginning of 1941. Running on a 250 hp air-cooled engine was able to achieve 60 km/h. It was found in a large numbers regarding Mediterranean movie theater of war during process Torch, the American landing in North Africa. The M-3 ended up being characterized by a relatively light armor of just 45mm. and an armament is composed of a 37mm. primary gun too little to penetrate the armor of Axis medium and hefty tanks. Following the problems obtained from the German tanks, it absolutely was utilized very nearly solely for reconnaissance tasks flanking medium tanks like Shermans. In theater of war of Pacific characterized by particular environmental conditions as well as the presence of a lower wide range of enemy tanks, M-3 could provide a great service degree in infantry close help duties.