Authentic Detailing
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
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
| Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series HG3412 M10 Tank Destroyer 1st Armored Div., 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion Italy, May 1944 |
The US M10 was the most produced US tank destroyer of WWII. The British M10s were
called Achilles IIC because of the modification of the main gun from a 3 inch gun to a
quick-firing British 17 Pounder. The conversions took place at the Royal Arsenal at
Woolwich. The Mk. IC had a diesel engine while the Mk. IIC had a gasoline engine. Even
the gun of the Mk. IIC was having difficulty against the heavy armor of the German
Panthers and Tigers. Gradually the M36 Jackson with its heavier armor began to take
over from the M10 and Achilles.
The first U.S. Army armored division to see battle in WW II was the 1st Armored Division
nicknamed “Old Ironsides”. In May of 1943 at the end of the North Africa campaign they
converted to M10. Next the 1st AD took part in the invasion of Salerno Italy in September
1943 and were involved in the attack on the infamous Winter Line in November of 1943.
Old Ironsides was used to support Allied forces at Anzio and flanked the Axis forces. They
were part of the liberating forces that entered Rome on June 4, 1944.
called Achilles IIC because of the modification of the main gun from a 3 inch gun to a
quick-firing British 17 Pounder. The conversions took place at the Royal Arsenal at
Woolwich. The Mk. IC had a diesel engine while the Mk. IIC had a gasoline engine. Even
the gun of the Mk. IIC was having difficulty against the heavy armor of the German
Panthers and Tigers. Gradually the M36 Jackson with its heavier armor began to take
over from the M10 and Achilles.
The first U.S. Army armored division to see battle in WW II was the 1st Armored Division
nicknamed “Old Ironsides”. In May of 1943 at the end of the North Africa campaign they
converted to M10. Next the 1st AD took part in the invasion of Salerno Italy in September
1943 and were involved in the attack on the infamous Winter Line in November of 1943.
Old Ironsides was used to support Allied forces at Anzio and flanked the Axis forces. They
were part of the liberating forces that entered Rome on June 4, 1944.
Crew: 5 (commander, gunner, loader, driver, co-driver) Weight Combat weight: 32.6 tons (29,574.22 kg) Power-to-weight ratio: 12.6 hpfT Dimensions Overall length: 22.3 ft. (6.83 m) Width: 10ft. (3.05 m) Height: 9.5 ft. (2.90 m) Ground clearance: 17 inches (43.18 cm) Power Engine: Two General Motors 6046 12 cylinder, 2 cycle diesel with 850 cubic inch displacement; 410hp Transmission: Syncromesh transmission with 5 forward, one reverse gear Fuel capacity: 165 gallons (624.59 l) Performance Max. speed (road): 30mph (48.2 km/h) Max. speed '(cross-country): 20mph (32.18 km/h) Max. range: 200 miles (322 km) Fuel consumption: 1.2 miles per gallon (0.5 km/l) Armament 1 X 3-inch main gun M7 in Mount M5, 54 rounds 3-inch; M62 APC projectile: muzzle velocity 2,600 ft/sec - penetration of 93mm at 500 yards at 30 degrees M93 HVAP projectile: muzzle velocity 3,400 ft/sec - penetration of 93mm at 500 yards at 30 degrees Maximum effective range: 16,100 yards (14,721 m) Gun depression/elevation: -10 to +30 degrees 1 X .50 cal. M2 HB machine gun 1,000 rounds Armor 2.24 in (57mm) gun mantlet 0.98 in (25mm) turret sides 1.5 in (38mm) upper hull front 1.97 in (50mm) lower hull front 0.75 in (19mm) upper hull side 0.98 in (25mm) lower hull side |
| WW II Tank Destroyer Unit Motto: "SEEK, STRIKE, DESTROY" |
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