They were built on the hulls of existing armored vehicles, with the main armament and turret removed and special equipment installed for recovering or repairing armored fighting vehicles damaged in battle.
The American M32 ARV was based on the chassis of the M4 Sherman medium tank and was used by the US Army during World War II.
It was characterized by a recovery arm that allowed the damaged tanks to be lifted and towed away.
In addition, the M32 had a large number of repair tools and spare parts on board, which underlined its role as a front-line "mobile tank workshop".
After the end of World War II, the M32 served in the US Army during the Korean War and was used by many countries until the 1990s.
Plastic model kit
- The movable recovery arm can be placed in the raised or locked position.
- Includes interior details, storage box, rack parts, smoke launcher and winch
- Includes M1 mortar, two types of tow bars, pulley and a realistic selection of recovery equipment
- Includes markings for two US Army vehicles
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
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