CS00383 -- M8 Stuart 75mm Howitzer - Normandy

The M8 was developed on a request for a light close support vehicle to operate within tank battalions. The light tank M5 fitted with a 75 mm Pack Howitzer in a larger, open topped fully traversable turret with the 75 mm howitzer in mantlet that allowed a barrel elevation of up to + 40 degrees. 1,778 were produced between September 1942 and January 1944. Only the US Army in NW Europe, Italy and the Pacific used them from June 1944.

The driver and assistant driver hatches were moved forward to accommodate the large turret overhang of the 75-mm gun. The chassis was also modified to tow an armored ammunition trailer because of the limited storage space inside the open-topped carriage. A 50-cal. M2 machine gun was mounted on the right rear corner of the turret.

Scale 1:30 / 60mm Limited Edition of 300.

Includes three crew, the optional thrown track ( the thrown track option has been so popular they are now including it with all of new vehicles! ) a fully detailed turret interior and removable stowage.