The British were the first to use this American tank, giving it the name Stuart after Civil War General J.E.B. This tank's armament was effective and its mobility was impressive at a top speed of 36 MPH. The M5's 37mm main gun provided inferior firepower but the 50 caliber machine gun became a favorite of gunners. Initially called M4, the tank was redesignated M5 in an effort to avoid confusion with the M4 Sherman. M5 Stuart With its twin Cadillac V-8 engines, the M5 was designed to relieve the demand for the radial aero-engines used in its predecessor, the M3. Tanks like the Staurt eventually took a secondary role to medium tank battalions, serving as recon and screening units. Nicknamed the "Honey" for its quickness and dependability, it was nonetheless underarmored and undergunned. US Army, "Carol", Normandy, France, D-Day, June 6th 1944, w/2 FiguresĪ light tank designed for American and Allied forces, serving in multiple theaters of WW2. Please see the product description for links to similar items we still have available.
We regret this item is no longer available for sale. We highly recommend this brand for both kids and adults.Unimax 81004 - M5 Stuart Diecast Model, US Army, "Carol", Normandy, France
Overall the quality and accuracy of the models is excellent. The pieces are made from diecast metal and include many plastic pieces. The offer a wide range of diecast military vehicles, aircraft and figures from both WWII and Modern time periods. Forces of Valor is a Product of Unimax Toys and is distributed by Panache Place in the US.
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