M3 Stuart

Bolt Action: M3 Stuart

The M3 Stuart was a direct upgrade of its predecessor, the M2 Light Tank, with thicker armour, modified suspension and a new recoil system. The M3 Stuart used the 37mm M5 cannon (later replaced by the new, slightly longer M6) as well as five mounted Browning machine guns.

This was the first US tank to participate in tank-on-tank combat in World War II, where a platoon of five Stuarts engaged Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) Type 95 Ha-Go light tanks.

The Stuart was favoured by many crews due to its relatively high speed. It was mechanically reliable and earned the nickname "Honey" for its quiet ride.

The kit contains:
- 1 plastic vehicle in 28mm - 1/56 scale
- 1 x crew