1/43 M8 Greyhound Armored Car US Army, 1943

AFV 24216-43

The M8 Greyhound was a fast, six-wheeled armored car used by the U.S. Army during World War II and beyond. Armed with a 37mm M6 gun and a coaxial .30 caliber machine gun, it was designed for reconnaissance and light combat roles. Its 55 mph top speed and six-wheel drive made it highly mobile on roads and rough terrain, though its light armor left it vulnerable to heavier weapons. The M8 excelled in scouting, escort missions, and flanking maneuvers. Its versatility and reliability made it a favorite among crews, and it saw service with numerous allied nations after the war.

M8 Greyhound

Designed to fill a need for a fast tank destroyer to replace the M6 37mm Gun Motor Carriage, the M8 Greyhound entered production in March 1943. Used by US and British troops, the M8 had a 37mm M6 gun and a Browning machine gun mounted in an open-topped turret. It was fast and reliable but had poor off-road performance, which meant it was severely limited in muddy and snowy conditions such as those in Northern Europe. When facing German armored vehicles the M8 was formidable but vulnerable-its guns could easily penetrate German armor, but its own thin armor wasn't enough to stop German 20mm autocannons.

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.