Diamond T M3 Half-Track US Army, 1944

AFV 24210-44

The M3 Half-Track, an American armored personnel carrier used during World War II and beyond, was often fitted with the M2HB .50 caliber machine gun. The M2HB, a heavy, belt-fed, air-cooled weapon, provided powerful anti-aircraft and anti-infantry capabilities, making the M3 versatile in various combat roles. The half-track's design - wheeled at the front and tracked at the rear - allowed it to navigate rugged terrain while transporting troops and equipment. The M2HB's effective range and firepower made it essential for covering infantry and defending against lightly armored vehicles. The M3, with its mounted M2HB, saw extensive use in Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific.

Diamond T M3 Half-Track
Designed as a large, high-mobility infantry vehicle, the M3 half-track was standardized in 1940 and was built by the Diamond T Motor Company for use during WWII and the Cold War. In order to improve its reliability and to speed up production, the M3 was produced with as many commercial components as possible. It had a longer body than its counterpart, the M2, and could carry a 13-man rifle squad. It had a fully armored body and a bullet-proof windscreen, and the radiator was protected by an adjustable armored shutter. Later variants included machine gun mounts and rear-mounted racks for crew stowage.

AFVs of WWII  Armored Fighting Vehicles

The  AFVs of WWII  "Armored Fighting Vehicles" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military vehicles in 1:43 scale.

AFVs of WWII  "Armored Fighting Vehicles" diecast vehicles feature:

• Diecast metal and plastic construction.
• Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
• Fitted, non-moving tracks and detailed non-rotating wheels.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Clear acrylic display case to protect model.