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.


Belgium received over 200 M24 tanks through the Military Defense Assistance Program
(MDAP) in the early 1950s to help this country to rebuild its army after WWII. The M24
wasn’t the most powerful tank it was attractive to smaller countries because it was better
than anything they had and it was economical to operate. About 4,000 M24’s were left
over and from WWII or approximately 90% of all M24’s produced were exported. They
mainly went to NATO countries such as France that received approximately 25%
followed by Italy that received 500 tanks. In total European countries acquired 60% of all
the M24’s.


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
Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series
HG3609
M24 Chaffee
719 Armored Regiment, Belgian Army
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
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