Atlas Editions 1:72 Military Vehicles 4660-120
FMC Corporation LVT(A)-1 Alligator Diecast Model
US Army 708th Amphibian Tank Btn, Crazy Legs, Saipan, 1944 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| FMC Corporation LVT(A)-1 Alligator | | 4.25" | | 1.75" |
This model's markings identify "Crazy Legs" as coming from C Company of the 708th Amphibious Tank Battalion at the time of the Saipan landings. This US Army battalion with 68 LVTs was among the initial assault wave that landed there on 15 June 1944. The two yellow stripes on the pontoon sides denote its designated landing area of "Yellow Beach Two".
Designed as a military version of a civillian rescue vehicle (known as the Alligator), the LVT-1 first entered service during WWII. The original civilian model was developed in 1935 by Donald Roebling, who designed it to operate in swampy areas that were inaccessible to cars and boats. The US Marine Corps contracted Roebling to design a more seaworthy version for the military to use as cargo carriers for ship-to-shore operations-the resulting vehicle was so successful that it was also used for assault troop transport and fire support. It could carry 4,500 pounds of cargo or 24 fully-equipped troops and had two .30 cal. Machine guns for supporting fire. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Atlas Editions "1:72 Military Vehicles" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military vehicles in 1:72 scale.
Atlas Editions "Military Vehicles" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Rotating turret and accurate hull.
- Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on detailed non-rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
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