The M18 Hellcat is not really considered a tank, but is designated as a gun motor carriage. This means it is mobile artillery intended more for infantry support. The M18 was used primarily during WWII. It was quite fast for a tracked vehicle, with a top speed of 55mph. It was powered by a 9-cylinder radial engine producing 340 or 400hp. A total of 2,507 M18s were produced between July 1943 and March 1945.
FEATURES -
Highly detailed 1/35th scale plastic kit for static display.
378 parts in dark green plastic with flexible rubber tracks and tires.
Rotating turret with an elevating gun.
Detailed road wheels with separate suspension arms.
External details include spare track links, headlights, machine gun, antennae, tools and storage boxes, turret railings.
Tracks are 5-piece flexible rubber type.
Full interior with front differential unit and gun breech details.
REQUIRES -
Hobby knife, paint, brushes, sandpaper, liquid plastic cement, white glue, CA thick plastic cement and adult supervision.
Finished model measures 7.5 inches long and 3.25 inches wide.
1/35 Scale
Suitable for ages 10 and up. Adult supervision is recommended.