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| Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series HG3602 - US M24 (Chaffee) Tank, 79th Tank Battalion Han River, Korea, 1951 |
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Pre-Painted by professionals
Accurate paint colors
Markings Tampo (pad) applied
Fully Assembled
Die-Cast Model
True to Scale (1:72)
Weathering and insignias
Turret turns
Metal turret and main gun
Realistic tracks
Accurate paint colors
Markings Tampo (pad) applied
Fully Assembled
Die-Cast Model
True to Scale (1:72)
Weathering and insignias
Turret turns
Metal turret and main gun
Realistic tracks
Because of several deficiencies a new tank was needed to replace the M-3 Stuart. The
M-24, referred to by some as the Chaffee, was given angled armor thereby increasing its
thickness. The M-24 was given a larger 75 mm gun as well as being the first US tank to
use a torsion bar suspension. The M-24 didn’t do very well in Korea against the T34/85
so it was given secondary roles to the M26 and M46. The M41 Bulldog replaced the M24
in US service by 1953.
Designated as the 79th in 1949. Company “A” saw its first combat action while
supporting the 27th Infantry who, in July 1950 were driving back a major North Korean
attack. The next action was as part of Operation Ripper where the enemy was driven
back across the Han River. From there the 79th took part in several other successes in
the Spring of 1951, Operations Dauntless, Detonate and Piledriver.
Specifications M-24 (Chaffee)
Manufacturer Cadillac and Massey-Harris.
Number produced
4,415
Crew
5 men
Dimensions
Weight (combat loaded): 20.25 tons
Length (not including gun): 16 feet 6 inches
Width (overall): 9 feet 8 inches
Height (to top of turret): 8 feet 1 inch
Performance
Engine: two Cadillac V-8s, 110 hp, gasoline
Maximum speed: 35 mph
Range: 110 miles
Fording depth: 3 feet 4 inches
Vertical obstacle: 3 feet
Trench crossing: 8 feet
Armor
38 mm turret front; minimum of 10 mm elsewhere
Armament
Main gun: 1 X 75 mm – 48 rounds / armor penetration – 70 mm at 500 yds
Machine guns: 2 X .30 caliber – 3,750 rounds, one in the bow, one mounted coaxially
with the main gun.
1 X .50-caliber anti-aircraft mounted on top of turret – 440 rounds
M-24, referred to by some as the Chaffee, was given angled armor thereby increasing its
thickness. The M-24 was given a larger 75 mm gun as well as being the first US tank to
use a torsion bar suspension. The M-24 didn’t do very well in Korea against the T34/85
so it was given secondary roles to the M26 and M46. The M41 Bulldog replaced the M24
in US service by 1953.
Designated as the 79th in 1949. Company “A” saw its first combat action while
supporting the 27th Infantry who, in July 1950 were driving back a major North Korean
attack. The next action was as part of Operation Ripper where the enemy was driven
back across the Han River. From there the 79th took part in several other successes in
the Spring of 1951, Operations Dauntless, Detonate and Piledriver.
Specifications M-24 (Chaffee)
Manufacturer Cadillac and Massey-Harris.
Number produced
4,415
Crew
5 men
Dimensions
Weight (combat loaded): 20.25 tons
Length (not including gun): 16 feet 6 inches
Width (overall): 9 feet 8 inches
Height (to top of turret): 8 feet 1 inch
Performance
Engine: two Cadillac V-8s, 110 hp, gasoline
Maximum speed: 35 mph
Range: 110 miles
Fording depth: 3 feet 4 inches
Vertical obstacle: 3 feet
Trench crossing: 8 feet
Armor
38 mm turret front; minimum of 10 mm elsewhere
Armament
Main gun: 1 X 75 mm – 48 rounds / armor penetration – 70 mm at 500 yds
Machine guns: 2 X .30 caliber – 3,750 rounds, one in the bow, one mounted coaxially
with the main gun.
1 X .50-caliber anti-aircraft mounted on top of turret – 440 rounds
79th Tank Battalion motto:
"Duces Semper"
("Leaders Always")
"Duces Semper"
("Leaders Always")
