Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series
HG3805
M20 Reconnaissance Squadron
Colonial Tank-Destroyer Regiment (RCCC)
Régiment Colonial de Chasseurs de Chars
attached to 9th Colonial Infantry Division (9 DIC)
True 1/72 scale.

Professionally painted.

Great attention to detail.

All markings are Tampoed (pad applied).

Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic.

Highly collectable.
The M20 was an Armored Utility Car that was also known as an M20 Scout Car. It was a
converted M8 without the revolving turret so there would be room for passenger seats,
radio equipment, a Commanders table and the ring mounting for a .50 caliber heavy
machine gun. The crew was also provided a bazooka for defense to help compensate for
the lack of heavy armor. This configuration meant there was an open top but it did
provide a certain amount of protection for the crew from small arms fire or shrapnel. The
M20 had a top speed of 90km/h and was quite agile which made it well suited for forward
reconnaissance work. The vehicle was also used as an APC and cargo carrier.
The M20 started life in 1943 as the M10 Armored Utility Car but was changed to M20 so it
wouldn't be confused with the M10 TD. The M20 had a rather short production life from
1943 to 1944 but during this brief period Ford produced 3,680 units.


The 9th Infantry Division (DIC) was established in French West Africa on July 16, 1943.
They were involved in the assault on Southern France in August of 1944. As they pushed
inland the recon squadrons of Régiment Colonial de Chasseurs de Chars were able to
gather information and support from partisan groups of the F.F.I. (Forces Françaises de
l'Intérieur). This information assisted the 9th during the Battle of Provence, in Alsace at
the Colmar Pocket and on the way to cross the Rhine and capture the southwest portion
of Germany.


Specifications Ford M20 6X6 Armored Utility Car

Country of origin – USA

Crew – 2 + 4 passengers

Performance
Engine - Hercules JXD 6 cyl, gasoline / 86 hp
Speed – 56 mph
Range – 250 miles
Fording depth – 2ft 8in

Weight – 12,250 lbs

Dimensions
Length – 16 ft, 5 in
Width – 8 ft, 4 in
Height – 7 ft 6 in

Armament
1 X 0.50 caliber M2 machine gun
1 X Bazooka
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