1/35 M47 Patton

The M-47 Patton medium tank was developed and deployed to U.S. armoured units in the early 1950s. Compared to its predecessors such as the M-46 it exhibited significantly improved performance featuring enhanced protection and increased firepower provided by the turret-mounted 90mm M3 gun. The tank had a combat weight of approximately 46 tons and was powered by a high-performance Continental 12-cylinder V-type air-cooled engine delivering 810 hp enabling a top speed of 45 km/h.

Beyond the United States the M-47 was widely used by various NATO armies throughout the Cold War. It proved to be a reliable and robust platform remaining in service with several European armoured units until the 1980s. Additionally it saw combat in multiple operational theatres ranging from the Middle East to the Indo-Pakistani conflict.

• Scale is 1:35
• Size of the model is 24.2cm
• Iconic tank used during the Cold War period by an impressive number of countries
• Alterative set of decals for the USA Italy Germany France Belgium and Greece
• Suitable for making an interesting diorama in an operating environment