The LVT (Landing Vehicle Tracked) was a class of amphibious vehicles designed for the U.S.
Military during WWII. The original idea was for a cargo carrier from ship to shore. It wasn’t
long before it evolved into a troop carrier and a fire support vehicle. After Tarawa the LTV(A)
-1 and LVT(A)-4s were developed into Amtanks with the addition of more armor and heavy fire
power.


This variant was based on the LVT-2 but with a 6 to 12 mm hull. The LVT(A)-1 was given a
turret almost identical to that of the M3 Stuart Light Tank along with other fire-power. The
USMC was known to replace the 37 mm gun with an E7 flamethrower. The main purpose of
this vehicle was to provide fire-support during contested beach landings.


Specifications for the LTV(A)-1 armored version dubbed Amtank

First accepted – 1944

Total accepted – 509

Crew – 6

Engine – Continental W-670-9A / 7 cylinder, radial gasoline
Transmission – Synchromesh 5 speeds forward, 1 reverse

Armament
37 mm M6 gun in turret, 104 rounds
.30 cal M1919A5 machine gun co-axial to 37 mm gun, 2,000 rounds
2 x .30 cal M1919A5 machine guns behind turret, 4,000

Dimensions
Length – 313”
Width – 128”
Height – 121”
Ground clearance – 18”

Combat weight – 32,800 lbs

Performance
Maximum level road speed – 25 mph
Maximum water speed 7 mph
Cruising range (land) – 125 miles
Cruising range (water) – 75 miles
Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series
HG4403
LVT(A)- 1
Saipan, 1944 "Blue Beach 1"
True 1/72 scale.

Professionally painted.

Weathered finish.

Great attention to detail.

All markings are Tampoed (pad applied).

Rubber tracks roll.

Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic.

Highly collectable.
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