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Introduced in 1945, it is widely considered to be one of the most successful post-war tank designs, remaining in production into the 1960s, and seeing combat in the front lines into the 1980s.  The chassis was also adapted for several other roles, and these have remained in service to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevelopment of the Centurion began in 1943 with manufacture beginning in January 1945.  Six prototypes arrived in Belgium less than a month after the war in Europe ended in May 1945.  It first entered combat with the British Army in the Korean War in 1950, in support of the UN forces.  The Centurion later served in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, where it fought against US-supplied M47 and M48 Patton tanks and it served with the Royal Australian Armoured Corps in Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsrael’s army used Centurions in the 1967 Six-Day War, 1973 Yom Kippur War, and during 1978 South Lebanon conflict and 1982 Lebanon War.  Centurions modified as armoured personnel carriers were used in Gaza, the West Bank and on the Lebanese border.  The Royal Jordanian Land Force used Centurions, first in 1970 to fend off a Syrian incursion within its borders during the Black September events and later in the Golan Heights in 1973.  South Africa deployed its Centurions in Angola during the South African Border War. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt became one of the most widely used tank designs, equipping armies around the world, with some still in service until the 1990s.  As recently as the 2006 Israel–Lebanon conflict the Israel Defense Forces employed heavily modified Centurions as armoured personnel carriers and combat engineering vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe South African National Defence Force still employs over 200 Centurions, which were modernised in the 1980s and 2000s as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlifant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(elephant).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1946 and 1962,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4,423\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCenturions were produced, consisting of 13 basic marks and numerous variants.  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The first T-54 prototype was completed by the end of 1945. From the late 1950s, the T-54 eventually became the main tank for armoured units of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoviet Army\u003c\/strong\u003e, armies of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarsaw Pact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecountries, and many others. T-54s and T-55s have been involved in many of the world’s armed conflicts since their introduction in the second half of the 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT-54\/55\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseries is the most-produced tank in history. 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However, the T-54\/55’s first appearance in the West around the period of the 1950s spurred the United Kingdom to develop a new tank gun, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Ordnance L7\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the United States to develop the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM60 Patton\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first production version, designated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT-54-1\u003c\/strong\u003e, differed from the T-54 prototype, had thicker hull armour. As production ramped up, quality problems emerged. Production was stopped and an improved\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT-54-2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eversion was designed. Several changes were made and a new turret was fitted. The new dome-shaped turret with flat sides was inspired by the turret from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIS-3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eheavy tank; it is similar to the later T-54 turret but with a distinctive overhang at the rear. It also had a shorter bustle. The fender machine guns were removed in favour of a single bow-mounted machine gun. The transmission was modernised and the track was widened to 580mm. The T-54-2 entered production in 1949. In 1951, a second modernization was made, designated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT-54-3\u003c\/strong\u003e, which had a new turret without side undercuts, as well as the new TSh-2-22 telescopic gunner’s sight instead of the TSh-20. The tank featured the TDA smoke generating system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn March 1953, the T-54-3 fitted the 100mm D-10T tank gun with the STP-1 “Gorizont” vertical stabilizer, and designation as the D-10TG. The new design also received night vision equipment for the driver and was designated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT-54A\u003c\/strong\u003e. Originally, this had a small muzzle counter-weight, which was later replaced with a fume extractor. It was equipped with an OPVT wading snorkel, the TSh-2A-22 telescopic sight, TVN-1 infrared driver’s periscope and IR headlight, a new R-113 radio, multi-stage engine air filter and radiator controls for improved engine performance, an electrical oil pump, a bilge pump, an automatic fire extinguisher and extra fuel tanks. The tank officially entered production in 1954 and service in 1955.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new version, based on T-54A, designated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT-54B\u003c\/strong\u003e, was designed in 1955. It was fitted with a new 100mm D-10T2S tank gun with STP-2 “Tsyklon” 2-plane stabilizer. It entered production in 1957. During the last four months of production, the new tanks were equipped with an L-2 “Luna” infrared searchlight, a TPN-1-22-11 IR gunner’s sight, and an OU-3 IR commander’s searchlight. 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Estimated production numbers for the series range from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96,500\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eto\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100,000\u003c\/strong\u003e. They were replaced by the T-62, T-64, T-72, T-80 and T-90 tanks in the Soviet and Russian armies, but remain in use by up to 50 other armies worldwide, some having received sophisticated retrofitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold War\u003c\/strong\u003e, Soviet tanks never directly faced their\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNATO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eadversaries in combat in Europe. However, the T-54\/55’s first appearance in the West around the period of the 1950s spurred the United Kingdom to develop a new tank gun, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Ordnance L7\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the United States to develop the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM60 Patton\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the successful deployment of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT-54\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas a main battle tank and with nuclear weapons as a threat, it was decided to create a basic NBC (nuclear, biological, and chemical) protection system for the T-54. The design was completed in 1956. To increase T-54 battle capabilities, new production technologies were introduced. The tank was fitted with a new V-55 12-cylinder four-stroke one-chamber, 38.88-litre water-cooled diesel engine. To allow easier access during maintenance and repairs, it was decided to change hatches over the engine compartment. To increase the operational range, 300 litres fuel tanks were added to the front of the hull, increasing the overall fuel capacity to 680 litres. The ammunition load for the main gun was increased from 34 to 45, with 18 shells stored in so called “wet containers” located in hull fuel tanks. Both the commander and gunner vision devices were upgraded. The loader’s hatch-mounted 12.7mm DShK anti-aircraft heavy machine gun was dropped, because it was deemed worthless against high-performance jets. The tank was supposed to be equipped with the “Rosa” fire protection system. The tank had a thicker turret casting and the improved two-plane gun stabilization system from the T-54B, as well as night vision fighting equipment. To balance the weight of the new equipment, the armour on the back of the hull was thinned slightly. The new design entered production on 1 January 1958 as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT-55\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was accepted for service with the Red Army on 8 May. It suffered a significant lapse in one area: there was no anti-aircraft machine gun, which had been present on the T-54.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1961, development of improved NBC protection systems began. The goal was to protect the crew from fast neutrons; adequate protection against gamma radiation was provided by the thick armour and a PAZ basic NBC protection system. The POV plasticized lead anti-radiation lining was developed to provide the needed protection. It was installed in the interior, requiring the driver’s hatch and the coamings over the turret hatches to be noticeably enlarged. This liner had the added benefit of protecting the crew from fragments of penetrated armour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tank was equipped with a full PAZ\/FVU chemical filtration system. The coaxial 7.62mm SGMT machine gun was replaced by a 7.62mm PKT machine gun. The hull was lengthened from 6.04m to 6.2m. The hull machine gun was removed, making space for six more main gun rounds. These changes increased the weight of the vehicle to 38 tonnes. 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It is used in the reconnaissance and fire-support roles, and was widely exported to other friendly states, like India, Iraq, Syria, North Korea and North Vietnam. The tank’s full name is Floating Tank–76 (плавающий танк,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eplavayushchiy tank\u003c\/em\u003e, or ПТ-76).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e76\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estands for the caliber of the main armament: the 76.2mm D-56T series rifled tank gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAfter World War II, the concept of light tanks was resurrected in the USSR. They were to be used in reconnaissance units and therefore an amphibious ability with little preparation was essential. Many prototypes were built in the late 1940s, the most successful was “объект 740” (Object 740). The vehicle was successful because it had a simple design, good navigational traits and a good cross country capability. 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Aside from its reconnaissance role, it is also used for crossing water obstacles in the first wave of an attack and for artillery support during the establishment of a beachhead. 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It was developed in the late 1950s as a replacement for the BTR-152 and was seen in public for the first time in 1961.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBTR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estands for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBronetransporter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(БТР, Бронетранспортер, literally “armoured transporter”).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBTR-152\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBTR-40\u003c\/strong\u003e, the first two Soviet mass-produced APCs developed after the Second World War, gave the Soviet Army useful experience with wheeled armoured personnel carriers. However, even as they were designed, they were not suited for the needs of the Soviet Army as they lacked a roof (\u003cem\u003ewhich was added in later versions designated BTR-152K and BTR-40B respectively\u003c\/em\u003e). The low combat values of the BTR-152 and BTR-40 were exposed when the Egyptian Army used them during the Suez Crisis and also when the Soviet Army used them in the fighting on the streets of Budapest during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. These were among the reasons why the new APC was developed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1956 and 1957, a decision was made to convert all rifle and mechanized divisions into motor rifle divisions and a requirement for a new transport vehicle was drawn up. Development proceeded along two paths: a more expensive vehicle that would eventually become the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMP-1\u003c\/strong\u003e, for use in tank divisions, and a cheaper vehicle for use in motor rifle divisions, that would eventually become the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBTR-60\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBTR-60P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehad open-roofed crew and troop compartments, which was deemed to be a serious disadvantage. Accordingly, a new version with an armoured roof, designated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBTR-60PA\u003c\/strong\u003e, entered production in 1963. This new version’s capacity was reduced from 16 soldiers to 14 soldiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appearance of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerman HS.30 APC\u003c\/strong\u003e, which was armed with a 20mm cannon, prompted the addition of the conical BPU-1 turret. This turret, which was originally developed for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRDM-2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eamphibious armoured scout car, was armed with the KPVT 14.5mm heavy machine gun and a PKT 7.62mm tank machine gun. The new vehicle was designated the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBTR-60PAI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand entered production in 1965. 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The M113 was sent to United States Army Europe in 1961 to replace the mechanized infantry’s M59 APCs. The M113 was first used in combat in April 1962 after the United States provided the South Vietnamese Army (ARVN) with heavy weaponry such as the M113, under the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) program. Eventually, the M113 was the most widely used armored vehicle of the US Army in the Vietnam War and was used to break through heavy thickets in the midst of the jungle to attack and overrun enemy positions. It was largely known as an “APC” or an “ACAV” (armored cavalry assault vehicle) by the allied forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M113 was the first aluminum hull combat vehicle to be put into mass production. 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To date, it is estimated that over\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evehicles in the M113 family have been produced and used by over 50 countries worldwide; making it one of the most widely used armored fighting vehicles of all time. 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It was designed as a versatile vehicle capable of transporting troops and providing fire support. The Type 63 features a rotating turret that is armed with a 7.62mm machine gun, allowing it to engage infantry and light vehicles. The hull of the vehicle is constructed with welded steel plates, providing moderate protection against small arms fire and shell fragments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe amphibious capability of the Type 63 is one of its key features, enabling the vehicle to traverse rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water, enhancing its mobility in diverse environments. The APC is powered by a diesel engine, which provides good mobility both on land and in the water. The vehicle has a crew of two and can transport up to 10 fully equipped soldiers, making it an effective troop carrier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe export variant of the Type 63, known as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eYW531C\u003c\/b\u003e, retains the basic design and functionality of the original model but can be customized to meet the specific requirements of international customers. The armament of the YW531C can be upgraded, with the option to install heavier machine guns, such as 12.7mm or 14.5mm, to increase the vehicle’s firepower. Additionally, the level of armour protection can be enhanced through the addition of composite or appliqué armour, providing increased protection for the crew and passengers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe export variant can also be equipped with various communication systems and other specialized equipment, tailored to the needs of the customer. 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The combination of their amphibious capabilities, firepower, and customizable features make them valuable assets for military and security operations.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eApproximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e8,000\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eall types and variants were produced. 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Even after the conflict, the M48A3 continued to serve in the arsenals of various militaries worldwide, with some receiving further upgrades to enhance its capabilities. Over\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e12,000\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eunits were built for all M48 variants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAlongside the powerful M48A3 Patton, the US military employed a unique and fearsome platform during the Vietnam War – the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM67A2 “Zippo”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eflamethrower tank. Unlike the M48A3, this specialized vehicle did not feature a main gun; instead, it was replaced with a powerful flamethrower, making it a dedicated close-range assault weapon. When fired, the M67A2’s flamethrower produced “rods of flames,” striking terror into the hearts of its targets, primarily infantry. The M67A2 “Zippo” was primarily used for “mop-up” operations, where its flamethrower proved invaluable in dislodging and eliminating enemy forces hiding in dense foliage or fortified positions. 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The Crusader’s mobility made it a favourite of British tank crews and once upgraded with the Ordnance QF 6 pounder main gun made it more than a match for the early Panzer III and Panzer IV tanks it faced in combat. Retained in service because of delays with its replacement, by late 1942 the lack of armament upgrade combined with the presence of Tiger I Tanks among the Afrika Korps and reliability problems due to the harsh desert conditions, led to the Crusader being replaced in the main line of battle by US-supplied M3 Grant and Sherman medium tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the completion of the North African Campaign, the availability of better tanks such as the Sherman and Cromwell relegated the Crusader to secondary duties such as anti-aircraft mounts or gun tractors. 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It is also one of the first military vehicles mass-produced in the US.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Willys MB (and Ford GPW) US Army jeep is the culmination of war-time ingenuity, standardization and strategic personalization for transport of personnel and cargo. Soon to become the ubiquitous, “world-famous” jeep, the Willys MB and Ford GPW models were very effective on the ground, with many standardized features such as 6.00x16 tires, 60 horsepower at 4,000 rpm, a gasoline can bracket on the left rear, provisions for trailer lights, spark interference suppression, a blackout light system, twin top bows and sealed spring shackles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrior to the production of the MB\/GPW, other attempts were made to satisfy the Army’s need for a light utility vehicle including the first prototype presented by the American Bantam Car Company. Nicknamed the “Blitz Buggy”, this vehicle concept which was the first bid accepted by the Army, as it satisfied the Army’s Ordnance Technical Committee specifications. While the “Blitz Buggy” did satisfy these requirements, Bantam was not able to deliver with the fiscal strength or production capability needed to win the contract with the War Department. As a result, Ford and Willys were asked to product their own pilot models for testing, the results of which would determine the contract.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original pilot models were submitted and named accordingly. The Willys Quad by Willys Overland, the Ford Pygmy by Ford and the BRC60 by Bantam were accepted and orders were given for 1,500 units per company. During these pre-production runs, each vehicle was re-named. The Willys Quad became the “MA”, the Ford Pygmy became the “GP”, and the “BRC60” became the “BRC40”. By July of 1941, the War Department, needing standardization, selected Willys-Overland to fulfill its contract, on account of the MA’s powerful engine, silhouette, low bid, and because of the company’s ability to fulfill production needs, ordering another 16,000 vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsorbing some of the design features of the Bantam and Ford entries, the Willys “MA” was then renamed the Willys “MB”, and featured the powerful “Go Devil” engine and a welded flat iron “slat” radiator grille (which was later replaced by a stamped grille in March 1942). By October 1941, due to an increased demand for production, Ford was contracted to assist Willys-Overland and changed their model’s name from “GP” to “GPW”, with the “W” referring to the “Willys” licensed design. During WW2, Ford produced some 280,000 of these vehicles. 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The vehicle manufacturers were able to rapidly ramp up their production because of an unusual degree of inter-company collaboration in Canada, the use of interchangeable parts, and because of the large amount of idle production capacity that was a lingering result of the Great Depression. A smaller number of CMP trucks were assembled from Canadian-made chassis and parts in Britain, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa (2,600), India (9,500) and Egypt. Following British convention, CMP trucks had right-hand drive even though most of them were built in Canada, which primarily used left-hand drive vehicles. The CMP specification proved versatile, and it formed the basis of a wide variety of different truck types and armoured vehicles. In Australian service (almost always with the No. 13 cab) these vehicles were known as the “Chev Blitz” or the “Ford Blitz”. 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From March 1941 the 30cwt Chevrolets were replaced by the CMP Ford 30cwt F30, although in some ways this was a retrograde step as the four wheel drive and extra weight compared to the Chevrolets meant they used twice as much fuel which reduced the range of a patrol. From March 1942 the Fords were progressively replaced by 200 Canadian Chevrolet 1533x2 30cwts which had been specially ordered for the LRDG. 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The motor was made from combining five car engines in one crankcase. As complicated as this sounds, it was produced in large numbers. The US Army limited its use to stateside training duty, but the British found it more reliable than their native power plants and liked it. The M4A4 never got the improved large hatch hull or the T23 turret with its 76mm M1 gun. Most were shipped to the UK via lend-lease and many were turned into VC Fireflies, making it the most common Firefly type. The M4A4 had a longer hull and was the first Sherman version to go out of production. A total of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7,499 \u003c\/strong\u003ewere built between July 42 and November 43. 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In recognition of this, German tank and anti-tank gun crews were instructed to attack Fireflies first. Due to the Firefly having a visibly longer barrel, crews tried to camouflage it so that the tank would look like a normal 75mm-gun Sherman from a distance. 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It was designed as an improvement on the earlier Cromwell tank, mounting the new 77mm high-velocity gun in a new lower profile and part-cast turret. This gun was effective against late-war German tanks, including the Panther at medium range, and the Tiger. The tank was widely respected as one of the best British tanks of the war, and continued in service afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Comet, which was a development of the Cromwell, rendered the Challenger obsolete, and led to the development of the Centurion tank. When firing APDS rounds, the 77mm HV was superior in armour penetration capability to the 75mm KwK 42 gun of the equivalent Axis tank, the Panther (which did not use APDS ammunition).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Comet saw action in the closing stages of World War II and remained in British service until 1958. In some cases, Comets sold to other countries continued to operate into the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- Options to build WW2 (Type A) or Post-War (Type B) variants\u003cbr\u003e- Turret hatches can be open or closed\u003cbr\u003e- Standard Mantlet or with canvas cover\u003cbr\u003e- Commonwealth tank crew included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Code:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e280094\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Parts:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e64 pieces \/ 2 sprues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic Kit - ABS Cement Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMiniatures supplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rubicon Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47903857017083,"sku":"RU-280094","price":66.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6239\/6411\/files\/280094_A34Comet.webp?v=1769644464"},{"product_id":"rubicon-miniatures-valentine-ii-iii-iiics-iv-v","title":"Rubicon Miniatures - Valentine II \/ III \/ IIICS \/ IV \/ V","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValentine II \/ III \/ IIICS \/ IV \/ V\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCruiser Tank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e The Tank, Infantry, Mk III, Valentine was an infantry tank produced in the United Kingdom during the Second World War. More than 8,000 of the type were produced in eleven marks, plus various specialized variants which accounted for approximately a quarter of wartime British tank production. The many variants included riveted and welded construction, petrol and diesel engines and a progressive increase in armament. It was supplied in large numbers to the USSR and built under license in Canada. Developed by Vickers, it proved to be both strong and reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Valentine was extensively used in the North African Campaign, earning a reputation as a reliable and well-protected vehicle. The tank first served in Operation Crusader in the North African desert, when it began to replace the Matilda Tank. Due to a lack of cruisers, it was issued to armoured regiments in the UK from mid-1941. The Valentine was better armed and faster than the Cruiser Mk II. During the pursuit from El Alamein in late 1942, some tanks had driven more than 3,000 miles (4,800 km) by the time the Eighth Army reached Tunisia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Valentine shared the common weakness of the British tanks of the period; its 2-pdr gun lacked high-explosive ammunition and soon became outdated as an anti-tank weapon. Introduction of the 6-pdr was delayed until the loss of equipment in France had been made good, so the 2-pdr was retained longer. The small size of the turret and of the turret ring meant that producing mountings for larger guns proved a difficult task. Although versions with the 6-pdr and then with the Ordnance QF 75mm gun were developed, by the time they were available in significant numbers, better tanks had reached the battlefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1944, the Valentine had been almost replaced in front-line units of the European theatre by the Churchill and the US-made M4 Sherman. A few were used for special purposes or as command vehicles for units equipped with the Archer self-propelled gun. The Royal artillery used the Valentine XI (with 75mm gun) as an OP command tank right until the end of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the war in the Pacific, 25 Valentine III and 9 Valentine IIICS tanks were employed by the 3rd New Zealand Division in the south-west Pacific campaign. The Valentine IIICS were by having their main armament replaced by the QF 3-inch howitzer taken from Matilda Mk IVCS, surplus to New Zealand requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Soviet service, the Valentine was used from the Battle of Moscow until the end of the war, mainly in the second line. Although criticised for its low speed and weak gun, the Valentine was liked due to its small size, reliability and good armour protection. Soviet Supreme Command asked for its production until the end of the war. 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There was a widespread shortage of vehicles of all sizes which became more acute when the Army was mobilised for war.  In particular there was a lack of light vehicles for local liaison, communication, transport, casualty evacuation and general utility work at the smaller unit level (that of the company or battalion).  While senior officers may have a staff car, junior officers and other ranks found motorised transport indispensable in an increasingly mechanised army where movements could be made of dozens of miles on graded roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaced with a lack of utility vehicles, the Ministry of Supply co-ordinated with the major British car manufacturers to produce military utility versions of their existing mid-size saloon cars.  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Despite their technical shortcomings they were indispensable for a multitude of military tasks and proved to be reliable and easy to maintain.  'Tillies' were made in the hundreds of thousands throughout the war, even when the Jeep began to prove more useful for some (but not all) of their roles.  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simply\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25-pounder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25-pdr\u003c\/strong\u003e, was the major British field gun and howitzer during the Second World War, possessing a 3.45-inch (87.6 mm) calibre.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt was introduced into service just before the war started, combining both high-angle and direct-fire abilities, a relatively high rate of fire, and a reasonably lethal shell in a highly mobile piece.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt remained the British Army’s primary artillery field piece well into the 1960s, with smaller numbers serving in training units until the 1980s.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eMany Commonwealth countries used theirs in active or reserve service until about the 1970s and ammunition for the weapon is currently being produced by Pakistan Ordnance Factories.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eInitial 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The 57mm Gun M1 saw action with American forces and proved effective against enemy tanks in both the European and Pacific theaters of World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe 6-pounder gun found its place on a variety of vehicles, such as the Universal Carrier, the Crusader tank, the Churchill tank, and the Achilles tank destroyer. Its versatility made it a valuable asset on the battlefield. Additionally, the gun was sometimes adapted for air defense roles, with select examples being mounted on anti-aircraft platforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe British 6-pounder gun and its variants were highly regarded for their anti-tank capabilities and played a significant role in combat operations during World War II. 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The gun was designed as an intermediate anti-aircraft gun, filling the gap between fast firing close-range small calibre anti-aircraft guns and slower firing long-range high calibre anti-aircraft guns, a role which previously was filled by older outdated guns. The Bofors 40mm L\/60 was for its time perfectly suited for this role and outperformed competing designs in the years leading up to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein both effectiveness and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt entered the export market around 1932 and was in service with 18 countries by 1939. Throughout World War II it became one of the most popular and widespread medium-weight anti-aircraft guns. 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Nicknamed the “Blitz Buggy”, this vehicle concept which was the first bid accepted by the Army, as it satisfied the Army’s Ordnance Technical Committee specifications. While the “Blitz Buggy” did satisfy these requirements, Bantam was not able to deliver with the fiscal strength or production capability needed to win the contract with the War Department. As a result, Ford and Willys were asked to product their own pilot models for testing, the results of which would determine the contract.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original pilot models were submitted and named accordingly. The Willys Quad by Willys Overland, the Ford Pygmy by Ford and the BRC60 by Bantam were accepted and orders were given for 1,500 units per company. During these pre-production runs, each vehicle was re-named. The Willys Quad became the “MA”, the Ford Pygmy became the “GP”, and the “BRC60” became the “BRC40”. 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The M4A2 tanks used the GM6046 twin diesel. This version was produced with all the improvements the other M4 variants got, like the large hatch hull. The M4A2 would see very limited combat in US hands, most being the British, with some 75 tanks going to the Russians and USMC. This was the preferred version for Soviet Lend-Lease deliveries, since the USSR was using all diesel tanks. It was produced in six factories with 10,968 of all turret types produced from April 42 to July 45.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Marines operated a lot of small hatch and a fairly large number of large hatch M4A2 tanks, until the supply of 75mm armed versions dried up in late 1944. 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