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The Swedish made “S” Tank first entered production in the 1960’s. Labelled by some as a tank-killer rather than a main battle tank, the “S” tank was new in design as a “turretless ” tank that underwent a REMO (renovation and modification) in later years. The Strv103B was the main version of the “S” tank at in its early years (1970-1984). The Strv103B was based on the S103 with, but with a REMO. This REMO included a laser rangefinder coupled to the driver/gunners sight, a new diesel engine, a new transmission, diesel jerrycans mounted on both sides of the tank and LYRAN illumination flare mortars. A series of tests showed that the Strv103B was more accurate than the M60A1E3 and well suited for both offensive an defensive action. About 300 S103B were made which were later replaced by the more powerful and capable Strv103C version in 1984.

Contents

• Plastic sprue, Decalsheet (waterslide), Vinyl

Specification

• Dimensions: 410x260x60 mm (16.1x10.2x2.4 inch)
• Markings: Stridsvagn 103

The T-34 was a Soviet medium tank from the Second World War and the post-war period.

The first prototypes were built in 1937-1940, and serial production in the USSR was carried out in 1940-1957. About 84,000 vehicles of this type were built in its course, which makes the T-34 one of the most produced tanks in history! The drive was provided by a single engine V-2-34 with a power of 500 hp. The length of the car - in the T34 / 76 version - was 6.68 m, with a width of 3 meters. The armament consisted of a 76.2 mm F-34 gun and two 7.62 mm DT machineguns. The main armament in the T-34/85 version was the 85mm ZIS-S-53 gun.

The T-34 is undoubtedly one of the most famous tanks in the history of both World War II and military in general, representing a specific symbol of Soviet victory in the war with the Third Reich. The vehicle was developed for the needs of the Red Army as a successor to the so-called pursuit tanks from the BT series (BT-5 and BT-7), but also the T-26 tank. Work on the car started in 1937 in a special design office at the Steam Engine Factory in Kharkiv. Initially, the works were managed by Eng. Adolf Dik (he also made the first sketches of the new car), and after his arrest by the Soviet security authorities, Mikhail Koszkin managed the work. Initially, the vehicle was designated as A-20. However, a second prototype (A-32) was quickly built, with a main armament in the form of a 76.2 mm cannon and much thicker frontal armor. It was the latter prototype that was finally adopted for production. It can be assumed that when it was introduced into service, the TT-34 was a very successful tank in many respects. It was characterized - as in 1940 - with a very strong weapon, it had a well-profiled armor based on sloped armor plates, as well as very high mobility and off-road driving properties. The disadvantages include the very poor ergonomics of the car or the poor optics used in the first production batches. Despite these shortcomings, when the T-34 appeared on the Eastern Front, German troops were greatly surprised by it. The high overall rating of the T-34 and its combat values determined its mass production and making it the basic tank of the Red Army during the fights in 1942-1945. They also resulted in further improvements to the structure, e.g. in 1942 a new hexagonal tower appeared, improving the quality of work of crew members with the commander's cupola. The engine and gearbox were also improved. However, in 1944, the T-34/85 model was introduced into service, with a completely new three-man turret and the main armament in the form of an 85 mm cannon. The T-34 tank fought in virtually all major battles fought between the Red Army and the Wehrmacht on the Eastern Front in 1941-1945: starting at the Battle of Moscow, through the battles of Stalingrad and Kursk, Operation Bagration, and the capture of Berlin. After 1945, the T-34 tank was still in service, it was also widely exported outside the USSR to countries such as Czechoslovakia, Poland, East Germany, Hungary and Syria.

Features

• WWII Soviet medium tank
• 85mm ZiS-S 53 main gun and DT machine gun
• Semi-connected tracks
• Select from 8 markings
• Photo etched parts included

Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf. H Vomag. MID PROD. JULY 1943. Interior Kit

Features

• Highly detailed model

• Driver compartment interior accirately represented

• Fully detailed fighting compartment interior

• Highly detailed interior of turret

• All hatches can be open and closed

• Full ammunition included

• Engine included

• Workable tracks included

• Clear plastic parts included

• Photo-etched parts included

• Decal sheet for 5 options

The MIM-104 Patriot is a modern US medium-range surface-to-air missile system. The first prototypes of the MIM-104 Patriot missile appeared in the late 1960s, and entered the line in the US armed forces in 1981. The latest versions of the MIM-104 missiles can engage air targets at an altitude of up to 25 km and at a distance of up to 160 km, and can carry a warhead weighing up to 90 kilograms. In the US Army, the Patriot system is often built on a wheeled chassis - most often the M983 Oshkosh trucks.

The MIM-104 Patriot system was developed by Raytheon to replace the MIM-23 Hawk and MIM-14 Nike Hercules missiles. Work on it began in 1961, and the trial - successful - firing dates back to 1969. However, shortly thereafter, the US armed forces changed the requirements for the system and decided that it would use the Track-via-Missile (TVM) system, which assumed the self-collection of information about the target by a missile already fired. This requirement significantly increased the level of difficulty of the entire undertaking and significantly extended the work. It was not until the end of the 1970s that it was possible to meet the high demands of the American armed forces, and from 1981 the MIM-104 Patriot system began to enter the line. The Patriot system was originally designed as a theater air defense system to fight enemy aircraft, but since the early 1990s, with the introduction of the MIM-104C missile and the use of much more advanced guidance systems and radars, the system has achieved the ability to combat enemy ballistic missiles short and medium range. The system was used in combat primarily in Operation Desert Storm in 1990-1991. The operators of the Patriot system, in addition to the US armed forces, are also, among others: Greece, the Netherlands, Israel, Japan and Germany. The system is also offered to Poland as part of the Wisła program.

Joining Aoshima's 1/72 Military series is the PAC-3 Launcher! The PAC-3 is the third upgrade in the line developed by Raytheon in the USA. This model comes with both the launcher and the tractor, based off the JASDF variant. Molded in dark green and clear plastic, contains decals and some cord for the hoses. 

This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit.

Rye Field Model's newest kit of the Sd.Kfz. 167 StuG IV is of an early production version.

Features

• The interior of the battle room, engine compartment and transmission are all fully detailed

• The main hatch can be built opened or closed.

• The tracks can be connected, and are movable

• Photo-etched parts and decals are also included.

The excellent M24 Chaffee light tank was named after the U.S. Army Major General Adna R. Chaffee Jr., the “Father of the Armored Force” of the U.S. This tank had a right balance of protection, mobility and firepower. Its 75mm gun could destroy and damage medium and light armored vehicles, making it one of the best light tanks in World War II.

The MENG WWT-018 U.S. Light Tank M24 Chaffee is the latest World War Toons product presented by MENG and Rascali LLC. This kit continues the features of this series, like cute shape and snap-fit assembly. Come on and enjoy this kit!

Features

• Rotatable turret and elevatable gun barrel

• Fast cement-free assembly design

• Game-based cute shape