{"product_id":"bolt-action-m3-struart","title":"Bolt Action: M3 Struart","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--14848888766533__main\" class=\"shopify-section\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details product-default has-sidebar\" data-section-id=\"template--14848888766533__main\" data-section-type=\"product\" id=\"ProductSection-template--14848888766533__main\" data-has-combo=\"false\" data-image-opo=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productView-bottom\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container-1770\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabs-contents tabs-contents-horizontal clearfix halo-text-format\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content is-active\" id=\"tab-description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"toggle-content popup-mobile\" id=\"tab-description-mobile\" data-product-description-6622171004997=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" product-description-tab=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-popup-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs American tank designers began to recognise the outdated and obsolete nature of the M2 light tank, they realised they needed to create something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe M3 Stuart was a direct upgrade from its predecessor, the M2 light tank, with thicker armour, modified suspension and new recoil system. The M3 Stuart used the 37mm M5 gun (later to be replaced by the new, slightly longer M6 gun) as well as five mounted Browning machine guns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis was the first U.S. tank to partake in tank-versus-tank combat in World War 2, where a platoon of five Stuarts engaged the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) 4th Tank Regiment's\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.warlordgames.com\/products\/japanese-type-95-ha-go-light-tank\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/store.warlordgames.com\/products\/japanese-type-95-ha-go-light-tank\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eType 95 Ha-Go light tanks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Stuart stands tall, and was favoured by many crews due to its fairly high speed. It was mechanically reliable and obtained the nickname \"Honey\" due to its smooth ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring 1942, the British Army decided to keep their Stuarts away from tank-versus-tank combat and instead use them for reconnaissance. A number of Stuart variations arose, including the Stuart Recce, the Stuart Kangaroo and the Stuart Command. Making a conversion of these is easy with the new plastic Stuart. The Recce had the turret removed in order to achieve an improved speed and range, while the Kangaroo had been converted into an armoured personnel carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe M3 proved itself as an effective armoured vehicle in jungle environments, where the Japanese infantrymen found themselves under-equipped and lacking anti-tank weaponry. This left them with only one option, which was to rely on close assault tactics. The Stuart was an impressive counter to this, and in this setting was barely any more vulnerable than a medium tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrincipal service: 1940–43. Numbers manufactured: 5,811.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrinciple combatants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBritish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmerican\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoviet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChinese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCaptured and used by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGerman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJapanese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis box contains 1 x plastic M3 Light tank with options to use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5 MMG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlamethrower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExternal Fuel tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSand guards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRounded or plate turret variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eModels supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--14848888766533__product-recommendations\" class=\"shopify-section halo-product-block-sections\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"halo-block halo-product-block halo-recommendations-block section-block-template--14848888766533__product-recommendations\" id=\"halo-recommendations-block-template--14848888766533__product-recommendations\" data-limit=\"10\" data-layout=\"slider\" data-url=\"\/recommendations\/products?section_id=template--14848888766533__product-recommendations\u0026amp;product_id=6622171004997\u0026amp;limit=10\" data-image-ratio=\"\" data-swipe=\"false\" data-recommendations-block=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" sectionid=\"template--14848888766533__product-recommendations\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrapper-container container-1770\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"halo-block-header text-center block-title--style1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MCG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44191616205039,"sku":"","price":33.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/9001\/9055\/files\/402013002_M3_Stuart.webp?v=1699039764","url":"https:\/\/motorcitygaming.net\/products\/bolt-action-m3-struart","provider":"motorcitygaming","version":"1.0","type":"link"}