„M2A1“ – the American medium tank

The main American medium tank, adopted in service between the two world wars. It was supposed to be mass-produced at the new Detroit Arsenal, but in 1940 August 28 the order was cancelled. M2A1 - new welded turret, similar to the turret of the M2A4 light tank, with increased engine power, reinforced armor and wider tracks. Produce 94 pcs. Medium tanks of the M2 type did not participate in hostilities and were used as training tanks until 1942. Several experimental and test vehicles were built on the basis of the tank, one of which, the T9, was used as an M4 artillery tow truck and was produced until 1945.

Model of medium complexity without interior equipment details. We suggest making a model of the M2A1 medium tank in one of the two camouflage options, presented in the publication. The first is an M2A1 located in one of the open-air museums in the United States, at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, the other is an M2A1 from the 114th Tank Brigade, which participated in the battles for the city of Kharkiv in 1942. in may The model is designed for intermediate and advanced modelers, but not so complex, that it cannot be assembled by an advanced beginner or novice modeler under the supervision of a more experienced colleague. But it won't be easy.