AFV 1/35 US Army M34 40mm Gun Motor Carriage
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Delivery & Returns
Delivery & Returns
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AFV 1/35 US Army M34 40mm Gun Motor Carriage
Description
Description
The 40 mm Gun Motor Carriage (M34) was an American vehicle-mounted anti-aircraft gun used during World War II. It was a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun based on the chassis of the M3 Half-track personnel carrier.
The M34 was armed with a single 40mm Bofors gun, a very effective anti-aircraft weapon for the period. The gun could be operated by two men – a gunner and a loader.
The vehicle was equipped with armor to protect its crew from shrapnel and some shells. The gun could fire both straight and vertically, allowing it to engage air targets such as aircraft and helicopters.
The M34 was a mobile and versatile vehicle that could accompany units in a variety of combat situations. It was often used for anti-aircraft defense of convoys, bases, and other strategic locations, as well as to support ground units in combating air targets.
Although not mass-produced, the M34 played an important role in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II. Its mobility, effectiveness, and flexibility made it a valuable tool in anti-aircraft defense and support of ground forces.
Includes
- plastic sprues with parts of the model kit
- decal sheet
- photoetched detail parts
- assembly instructions with painting and marking diagrams
