M60A1 Patton

USMC 2nd Marine Div, 8th Tank Btn

"Beirut Payback", Kuwait, Operation Desert Storm 1991

Hobby Master 1:72 HG5612

On August 2, 1990 Iraq invaded Kuwait and refused to leave so a multi-nation coalition force, led by the U.S. was formed and on January 17, 1991 the combat phase to remove Iraq began. When the war began the USMC was starting to re-equip from their M60A1s to the M1A1 Abrams. There wasn't time to complete the change so the 2nd and 4th Battalions were equipped with the M1A1 while the 1st, 3rd and 8th Battalions used the M60. Between February 24th and 28th 1991 the USMC defeated the Iraqi forces in Kuwait and forced them to retreat

M60A1 Patton

The M60 was first introduced in 1960 and often misnamed Patton. The M60 was similar to the M48 because it was based on the M48 but with some significant modifications and improvements. The M60 has a 105mm main barrel while the M48 was 90mm and the front slope was straight compared to the rounded front of the M48 plus other modifications. The M60 was the last American tank to use homogeneous steel and a floor escape hatch for the driver.

Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series

The Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles.

Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" diecast vehicles feature:

• Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
• Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
• Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on detailed non-rotating wheels.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
• Clear acrylic display case to protect model.