FI / Finland
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| Tuotekoodi: | TS-021 |
|---|---|
| Numero: | G5930070 |
| Varastopaikka: | 0.0 |
| Ajanjakso: | Ajanjakso 1900-1929 |
| Ajoneuvotyyppi: | Tela-ajoneuvo |
| Valtio: | Yhdistynyt kuningaskunta (UK) |
| Tuotemerkki: | Meng Model |
British Medium Tank Mk.A Whippet
The British Mk.A Whippet medium tank was developed to make up the limited mobility of the British Mk.I heavy tank and to destroy residual enemy forces in the battlefield. The tank was 6.1m long, 2.6m wide and14t heavy. It had a crew of 3. It was powered by two 45hp Tylor JB4 petrol engines which drove one track each. Its top speed could reach 13.4km/h. The polygon machine gun turret equipped with four Hotchkiss MGs was on the rear of the hull. In total, 200 Mk.A Whippet medium tanks were produced. It first saw battles in March 1918. After WWI, it was still active in the conflict areas such as Ireland and Russia. The Imperial Japanese Army once purchased six Mk.A tanks.
KIT INFO
This 1/35 scale British Medium Tank Mk.A Whippet plastic model kit realistically represents exteriors of the real vehicle. Machine guns are movable; the drive sprockets and drive chains are finely reproduced. Cement free track links are included; three paint schemes are provided.
Length: 174mm Width: 74.8mm
The Whippet tank has unique exteriors and classic European style.
The engine is located in the front of the vehicle and the fighting compartment in the rear.
Details of rivets are perfectly represented.
Armor plates can be bent for easy building.
Cement-free snap-fit track links are included
Engine grilles have rich details.
Very realistic track spuds are neatly arranged beside the exhaust pipe.
The precisely modeled Hotchkiss Mk.1 machine gun is movable.
This kit contains yellow, black plastic sprues and a decal sheet.
