Hobby Master 1/72 LVTA-1 Pacific Theatre 1944-45 Bloody Trail HG4401

General Background

The LVT (Landing Vehicle Tracked) was a class of amphibious vehicles designed for the U.S.Military during WWII. The original idea was for a cargo carrier from ship to shore. It wasn’t long before it evolved into a troop carrier and a fire support vehicle. After Tarawa the LTV(A) -1 and LVT(A)-4s were developed into Amtanks with the addition of more armor and heavy fire power.

Specifications :

Manufacturer:	Food Machinery Corporation (FMC)
Crew :	5
Weight:	30,000 lb (13,608 kg)
Performance
Power :	1 x 250 hp Continental engine
Speed
Land :	20 mph (32.18 km/h)
Water:	7.5 mph (12.06 km/h)
Range
Land :	300 miles (482.8 km)
Water :	150 miles (241.39 km)
Dimensions
Length :	26 ft 1 in (7.95 m)
Width :	10 ft 8 in (3.25 m)
Height :	8 ft 1 in (2/46 m)
Armament:	61 x 37 mm cannon
	3 x .30 caliber machine