The m5a1 stuart, help me understand this little tank. Nov 27, 20 the m5a1 stuart, help me understand this little tank. Here is our first look at afv clubs 35105 5 m5a1 stuart light tank early production kit. Nos estados unidos, os tanques eram oficialmente conhecidos como light tank m3 e light tank m5. The veterans memorial museums stuart m5a1 light tank serial number 5188 was manufactured by cadillac motor car division of general motors corporation and delivered to the u. The m3 stuart, known to the british as stuart i or honey it was a honey of a tank, was an evolution of the light tank m2a4, which incorporated a trailing idler suspension to decrease ground pressure and improve weight distribution, a lengthened hull superstructure rear, and also thicker armor. Squadron signal publications m5 stuart tank walk around book no. Now you can add this authentic usgi m5a1 bayonet to your collection.
The m3 stuart was the main light tank in service with the us army, usmc and the allies at large well into 1944, before replacement by the m5 stuart. The tank is overall olivedrab with a white star on the turret sides and the front of the hull. Im not one of those people that will complain about always been stuck in high tier games with my tier 4 stuart but i would like alittle help and advice on how to get this little bug gaining exp without been immediatly shot to bits with one hit. The m5 improved in top speed and operational range compared to the m3, and featured a preferable sloped glacis, drivers hatches positioned above the glacis, and a larger turret introduced in 1942 which featured a radio bustle on the turret rear, thus designating it m5a1. The m5 stuart light tank was capable of speeds up to 36mph58kph on the road.
The other name that seems to have been used was sawnoff stuarts. Knox on 31 may 2009 as well as at the americans in wartime museum on 2324 sept. Iv diesel in british service, appeared and were massively used in africa operation torch, then tunisia. The first tanks of the m5 series were produced in april 1942, and a new modification, the m5a1, was preferred over other variants. It is a 5seater civil aircraft and an extension of the hansa project. This book would be better served if you are rebuilding a m5 stuart from scratch or an avid model builder and enjoy the fine details as far as how the interior looks. The jalopy name seems to be a creation of fow, but i stand to be corrected. The m5a1 bayonet was the standard issue bayonet for all us military forces using the m1 garand rifle. After the m24 chaffee was developed, the m5a1 tanks were deemed obsolete and were exported to other countries, including china. There appear to be many differences between this photo and the hull bottom of the formations models resin 5 m5a1, and id guess the hunnicutt photo is of an early production m5a1 while the formations models hull depicts a late production version. Most, if not all stuart recce vehicles used in nw europe were based on the m3a3 or stuart v, but a stuart vi recce was never in the books.
Afvclub m5a1 stuart light early tank plastic model tank. Im trying to build up to the next tank in line but im gaining very. M5m5a1 stuart walk around sc squadron signal ss5719. Stuart is a character in the historical adventure novel flashman and the angel of the lord by george macdonald fraser featuring stuart s earlycareer. The light m5 stuart tank was a muchupgraded version of the m3 stuart. These pictures were taken and shared with the web by dmitry kiyatkin.
A m5a1 couldnt knock out another m5a1 at distances exceeding 700 m. A light, fast tank, equipped with one of the most common guns for its category, a 37 mm 1. A further modification of the m3 stuart, the m5 entered production in april 1942. The tank opens fire on the chinese hideout in the fictional country isthmus, and saves bond. The first tanks of the m5 series were produced in april 1942, and a new modification, the m5a1, was preferred. Afvclub m5a1 stuart light early tank afv35105 m5a1 stuart light early tank this is the 5 scale m5a1 stuart light early. The light tank m5 and m5a1 were the ultimate developments of the us light. As with most light tanks, the stuart is very effective against personnel and lightly armored.
Figure 2 figure 2 is a frontal view of stuart 1243 with frontal armor stowage configuration typical of that found in normandy, 1944. The stuart is far superior to the panzer i, and should have no trouble eliminating them. During the civil war 19461949, many of these vehicles were. Stuart in action squadron signal ss2018 livre english. A total of 100 tanks of this type were supplied to the kuomintang. Afv club has now solved the problem and provides one of the most complete kits for making this attractive vehicle possible for a reasonable price. The nm5 was entirely designed and developed by nal and mahindra aerospace on a 50. The new turret had a radio bustle on the rear with a removable back plate which allowed removal of the 37mm gun. Light tanks m5a1 at the patton museums 60th anniversary demonstration at ft.
Stuart of the american civil war, the stuart tank filled the need for a light tank. M5 stuart light tank, m5 stuart vi military factory. First entering combat in the autumn of 1941 in the western desert with the british army, the stuart. By june 1944 a total of 8,884 vehicles in two variants had been produced. The m5 stuart also general stuart was an extension of the original m3 stuart light tank line of 1941 and brought about by the american military relocation of vital warmaking supplies namely the continental aero engine used in the m3. I know 8th, 33th and 34th had the stuart iii m3a1, 6th guards had the stuart vi m5a1, but more i do not know. M5a1 stuart a further modification of the m3 stuart, the m5 entered production in april 1942. The radios antenna emerged from the extreme rear of. The stuart was an american light tank of world war ii used by both u. They were quite popular as recce vehicles, ammunition carriers, ambulances and troop carriers. World of tanks is a pvp mmo game created by international game developer wargaming. A photographic history of the design, development, and deployment of the m3 stuart series of light tanks.
M5a1 stuart pulled from the mud, sees daylight first time in 75 years instagram influencer, 22, claims learning about ww2 would hit millennials mental health a lone unidentified mustang pilot held off 30 fighters from attacking a squadron of b17s for over half an hour. Nm5 or c nm5 was a multirole, multimission aircraft being jointly developed by national aerospace laboratories nal and mahindra aerospace. The m3 and m5 family of light tanks were the culmination of american tank development of the 1930s. Gander has a picture on page 96 of a stuart vi of the 6th guards tank brigade. Over the years, ive built several of tamiyas stuarts. On june 1944 the guards armored division, 6th guards tank brigade and 1519h all had stuart vis, the last two organizations only had 4 each as of june, guards armored 44. The model is from battlefront, made of a resin hull and turret, with metal tracks and bits. Were redditors with a passion for gaming, tanks, and. Hobbies free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
M5a1 is one of the better tier four tanks in the game. Besides the british and commonwealth stuart vi, there were also the m5a1 and a2 in chinese, free french and free italian service. The m5 became the basis of several variants, generally substituting other weapons for the 37mm gun originally fitted in the m5 turret. A documentation signed squadron signal le livre stuart in action squadron signal ss2018. By the time of the outbreak of the world war ii, they were approaching obsolescence, as tank forces in europe were shifting from light to medium tanks as the main element of their armored forces. When you turn the tank over youll notice on the underside 6 screws. With the m5a1 our soldiers were issued a combat proven bayonet to go with their battle tested m1 garand. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. By the way i have some mirage kits in my stash and i like the fact that they provide some pe parts in 172 scale even if a greedy man like me would have wished more improvements could be the tracks another proof that everybody can improve. A 16 scale m5 stuart by 21st century toys upgraded with armorpax detail parts. Stuart light tank in action 12055 rob ervin, david doyle on.
His nickname of general stuart or simply stuart was given to him by the british in honour of general j. The m5a1 is the most advanced version of the stuart light tank series used by the u. D what type of m3 stuart tank was used by 27th armoured brigade. The m5 bayonet looks nothing like the original m1 bayonet, and is the only u. A companion volume will explore the later m5 and m5a1, and m8 howitzer motor carriage versions.
M3 stuart tank at the wright museum in wolfeboro, nh. Make sure to stay out of their sight and always relocate after a kill. Unpainted 1285th scale micro armour midwar stuarts, two versions per pack. Aug 22, 2003 over the years, ive built several of tamiyas stuarts. They were totally useless against german tanks, although the m5a1 could wipe out trucks and halftracks. I have over 22 stuart references and only hunnicutt has a photo small of the hull bottom.
An m3a2 stuart tank at the us army ordnance museum in aberdeen, md. If you might know what stuart tanks were used by 4th and 31st armoured brigades, please let me know, but im specialy interested by the 27th armoured brigade. Volume 2, m5, m5a1, and howitzer motor carriage m8 versions in world war ii by david. Ive never seen stuart jalopies in any reference book. Convert tamiyas classic 5 scale m5a1 stuart into an m5. This combination gave our soldiers a winning advantage over the enemy in korea. In this first installment, author david doyle takes a look at the jeb stuart light tank, both the m5 and m5a1. It was supplied to british and other commonwealth forces under lendlease prior to the entry of the u. Le light tank m3 is a light tank produced by the united states during the second world war and also used by the british forces and of the commonwealth. The stuart name, coined by the british, comes from the civil war general jeb stuart and was used for both the m3 and m5 light tanks. M5 used the turret from m3a1, while improved m5a1 used modified turret of m3a3 light tank with radio bulge for scr 508, 528 or 538 set, radio antenna mount and removable back of the bulge for gun removal and maintenance. M5 and m5a1 stuart light tanks technical manual series no 60 jan 1, 2008.
The m3 light tank was the most numerous light tank produced in the united states during the second world war and saw combat in the pacific, north africa, italy and the european theatre as well as with the british, where it was known as the general stuart, and with the red army. A m5a1 stuart tank was featured in the james bond movie licence to kill. From what ive gathered the stuart pak 40 based upon the stuart m3a3 was used by the yugoslav 1st tank brigade, a unit raised on bari by the british in the summer of 1944. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Some were standard m3s or m5a1s, while others were modified. The stuart light tank was the british designation for the american m3 and m5 light tanks, the first tank to be received in large numbers after the start of lendlease and an important addition to the british armoured forces in north africa in 194142.
The us army needed a more convincing light tank than the small m2, especially after the 1940 campaign, following a new tactical thinking about armored forces in the usa. The m5a1, also called stuart vi by the british, incorporated a new turret which was similar in design to that of the light tank m3a3. Early in the war, each company had three light tank platoons, consisting of five 37mm m5a1 stuart light tanks. This unit was given fifty six stuart vs, and landed on the yugoslav coast in the autumn of. Feb 02, 2015 a 16 scale m5 stuart by 21st century toys upgraded with armorpax detail parts. For this project, i decided to convert the m5a1 version of the kit into the earlier m5 variant. This article will be focusing on an american m5a1 stuart tank from the north africa or italy campaign. Up to now the only way to get an m3a3 also known as the stuart mk. An m5a1 stuart light tank at the american armored foundation museum in danville, va. Most of the canadian stuart vs m3a3 were used with the turret discarded and they built up a good reputation. Contents this muchanticipated kit from afv club combines sprues from both the 2002 and 2007 stuart releases, along with new parts. Id have preferred an m3a3, as it was much more common in british service, but i can see why you went for the m5a1.
Well having the mirage company joining this site is a great proof scalemates is the reference site for modelling passionate like me. Afv club military internet hobbies is the worlds oldest online hobby shop specializing in plastic models, model trains, rc cars and trucks, wooden ships, hobby paints, a. Afv club 5 m5a1 stuart light tank early production kit. M5a1 had additional escape hatch in the bottom hull, while its turret had improved gun mantlet and newer gun optics.
Patton museum m5a1 stuart light tank william maloney. The m3 and m5 series of tanks were the ultimate production variants of a line of vehicles whose development began in the mid1930s. Army the tanks were officially known as light tank, m3 and light tank, m5. The m3 stuart, officially light tank, m3, was an american light tank of world war ii. Feb 21, 2012 early in the war, each company had three light tank platoons, consisting of five 37mm m5a1 stuart light tanks. The model cleaned up and assembled out of the box with a few additions. O nome stuart veio do general confederado da guerra civil americana, j. The radios antenna emerged from the extreme rear of the turret bustle. Another m3a1 stuart light tank at the militia museum of new jersey in sea girt, nj. Tm 9726 technical manual light tank m3 operation and maintenance july 15, 1942 manufactured by. Any questions, comments, or problems, please email me. M5a1 stuart light tank winnemucca, nv military ground.
These instructions are published for the information and guidance of the personnel of the using arm charged with the operation, maintenance, and repair of this materiel. M3 stuart light tank at the patton museum in fort knox, ky. V to the british was to convert a tamiya m3 with a new turret or m5a1 turret and a resin or scratchbuilt hull. At first, the m5 stuart appears to be a minor downgrade from the m3. While fast and maneuverable, the stuart s armor plating and its cannon were soon found to be no match against the german tanks.
Tank n15, company e, 83rd cavalry bttn, 3rd armored division western europe, 1944. The m5 stuart page contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this vehicle. M5a1 vs m5 in game vehicle comparison world of tanks. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. M5 stuart vs m5a1 stuart world of tanks blitz tank. In contrast to the m2a4, all m3m5 series tanks had a trailing rear idler wheel for. Yes, if you have a couple hundred thousand to spare on a tank, you can. Nov 10, 2012 on june 1944 the guards armored division, 6th guards tank brigade and 1519h all had stuart vis, the last two organizations only had 4 each as of june, guards armored 44. The m5 was a major improvement over the earlier m3 stuart, replacing the radial aircraft engine with a pair of v8 cadillac engines on a hydramatic transmission. The box art shows a m5a1 posed against one of tamiyas signature allwhite backgrounds that they use on the majority of their kit boxes. Detailed examination of the earlymodel m3, m3a1, and m3a3 stuart light tanks. Sprues also include separate bolt heads and grease nipples for the latetype wheels to be removed with a sharp blade.