OQF 6 Pdr Anti-Tank Mk.IV on Carriage Mk.III (AB)
Item Number:
CB35168
CB35168
Manufacturer
BRONCO
BRONCO
Scale:
1:35
1:35
The 6-pounder anti-tank gun was developed in the late 1930s and was in production from 1940.
However, the fall of France delayed production until 1942 due to urgent reorders of the 2-pounder.
The 6-pounder Mk II was a 57 mm gun, originally produced with a .43 caliber barrel.
When first introduced into service, it could penetrate the armor of any German or Italian tank likely to be encountered.
Later Mk IV guns had the longer L/50 barrel with a muzzle brake, increasing muzzle velocity.
The final version was the 6-pounder Mk IV on Carriage Mk III, commonly referred to as the airborne version.
This had a reduced width with shortened axles and a redesigned armor shield.
The length was also shortened by the use of two-piece spars connected by a socket and bolt. These modifications allowed the anti-tank gun to be transported in the Horsa troop transport.
The guns were normally towed by the airborne version of the jeep.
It was issued to Royal Artillery airborne anti-tank platoons assigned to the 1st and 6th Airborne Divisions of the British Army and the Polish Airborne Brigade.
Plastic model kit
Unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
However, the fall of France delayed production until 1942 due to urgent reorders of the 2-pounder.
The 6-pounder Mk II was a 57 mm gun, originally produced with a .43 caliber barrel.
When first introduced into service, it could penetrate the armor of any German or Italian tank likely to be encountered.
Later Mk IV guns had the longer L/50 barrel with a muzzle brake, increasing muzzle velocity.
The final version was the 6-pounder Mk IV on Carriage Mk III, commonly referred to as the airborne version.
This had a reduced width with shortened axles and a redesigned armor shield.
The length was also shortened by the use of two-piece spars connected by a socket and bolt. These modifications allowed the anti-tank gun to be transported in the Horsa troop transport.
The guns were normally towed by the airborne version of the jeep.
It was issued to Royal Artillery airborne anti-tank platoons assigned to the 1st and 6th Airborne Divisions of the British Army and the Polish Airborne Brigade.
Plastic model kit
- With a four-man crew
- With photo-etched parts
- With decals
Unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
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