Revell M48 A2/A2C manual

Revell M48 A2/A2C
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manualRevell M48 A2/A2C

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M48A2/A2C

©2014 BY REVELL GmbH. A subsidiary of Hobbico, Inc.03206-0389 PRINTED IN GERMANY

M48A2/A2C M48A2/A2C

Der M48 „Patton“ war der erste grundlegend neu entwickelte
Kampfpanzer der USA nach dem zweiten Weltkrieg. Es gab zwar
noch große Ähnlichkeit mit dem Vorgänger M47, doch war dieser
nur als Zwischenlösung gedacht. Sowohl der M47 als auch der M48
gehörten zur Anfangsausstattung der jungen Bundeswehr. Der
M48 bildete sogar in den kampfwertgesteigerten Versionen A2
und A2C bis weit in die 1970er Jahre das Rückgrat der Panzertrup-
pe. Die Version A2, ab 1956 gebaut, hatte noch immer einen Ben-
zinmotor, doch durch Verbesserungen am Motor (Einspritz- statt
Saugprinzip) und erhöhten Tankinhalt konnte der Fahrbereich ge-
genüber dem Vorgänger in etwa verdoppelt werden. Die auffällig-
sten Änderungen waren die komplett neue Motorabdeckung so-
wie die Rückwand. Bei der Version A2C entfi el zudem das Ketten-
spannrad. Zunächst wurden die M48A2/A2C von der Bundeswehr
im Originalzustand genutzt, erst später kamen bundeswehrspezi-
sche Änderungen hinzu (Versionsbezeichnung M48A2CG). Der
M48A2/A2C verfügte über einen optischen Entfernungsmesser,
welcher vom Kommandanten bedient wird. Zudem war es auch
Kommandantenaufgabe, das 12,7 mm MG in der Kommandanten-
kuppel einzusetzen. Der M48A2/A2C galt als mittlerer Kampfpan-
zer mit hinreichender Panzerung, aber mit der 90 mm Kanone als
leicht unterbewaffnet. Sein Potential ließ jedoch weiteres Kampf-
wertsteigern zu, was in der Bundeswehr schlussendlich zu der Ver-
sion M48A2GA2 führte. Die Besatzungen schätzten vor allem sein
großzügiges Platzangebot und den großen Munitionsvorrat von 60
Patronen.
Technische Daten:
Länge: 8,8 m
Gewicht: 47,6 t
Besatzung: 4 Mann
Bewaffnung: 90 mm M41 Kanone; 12,7 mm MG; 7,62 mm coax-MG
After the Second World War the M48 „Patton“ was the United States
rst essentially newly developed Main Battle Tank (MBT). There
were still many similarities to its M47 predecessor but this was only
intended as an interim solution. Both the M47 and the M48 were
part of the initial equipment of the newly formed Bundeswehr. In
the modifi ed A2 and A2C combat versions the M48 formed the
backbone of the German armoured forces until well into the 1970s.
Built in 1956 the A2 version still had a petrol engine. Compared to
its predecessor the combat range could be approximately doubled
by uprating the engine (fuel injected instead of naturally aspirated)
and installing larger fuel tanks. The most notable changes were
the all-new engine cover and the rear end-plate. On the A2C ver-
sion the tensioning wheel was also omitted. The Bundeswehr‘s fi rst
M48A2/A2C were used in original condition, but later Bundeswehr
specifi c modifi cations were added (model designation M48A2CG).
The M48A2/A2C had an optical rangefi nder, which was operated
by the commander. It was also the commanders task to operate
the 12.7mm MG in the commander’s cupola. The M48A2/A2C was
considered to be a Medium Battle Tank with suffi cient armour but
with the 90 mm cannon slightly under-gunned. Its potential how-
ever allowed further modifi cations to improve its combat effective-
ness. This led ultimately to the Bundeswehr version M48A2GA2.
The crews particularly appreciated its generous interior space and
the large ammunition supply amounting to 60 rounds.
Technical Data:
Length: 8.8 m (28ft 9ins)
Weight: 47.6 tons
Crew: 4
Armament: 90 mm M41 gun; 12.7 mm MG; 7.62 mm coaxial MG

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Revell M48 A2/A2C specifications

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General
BrandRevell
ModelM48 A2/A2C | 03206
Productmodel making
EAN4009803032061
LanguageEnglish
FiletypeUser manual (PDF)
Features
Recommended skill levelPro
Number of pieces183 pc(s)
Product colorOlive
Country versionUSA
Movable partsYes
Recommended age (min)10 yr(s)
TypeMilitary land vehicle model
Scale1:35
Construction typeAssembly kit
Original model nameM48 A2/A2C
MaterialPlastic
Product typeTank model
Weight & dimensions
Length245 mm
Safety warning
Not for children 0-3 yearsYes
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