British heavy tank Mk.IV Male
GAS50175
GAS50175
Complete kit of the British heavy tank Mk.IV Male in 1/48th scale
The kit contains:
- Resin parts
- Brass rods
- Assembly instructions with parts list and color photos: Download instructions
You can also contact us to have this model assembled and painted with the camouflage of your choice.
History of the British heavy tank Mk.IV Male
420 Mk. IV Male tanks were produced from May 1917 until the end of the conflict. A 125 hp gasoline engine propelled this 28.5 ton tank at 5.6 km/h, the range reached 56 km. The eight crewmen were at best protected by 14 mm of steel. 4 7.7 mm Lewis machine guns (550 rounds/min, v0: 750 m/s), equipped with 6272 cartridges, completed the two 57 mm L/23 cannons mounted laterally and for which 180 6-pounder shells were carried.
The Mark IV tank's first engagement took place in September 1917 during the Battle of Fleurs. The validity of the concept of the rhomboidal tank was excellently put into practice by the Mk. IV which gave the allies a valuable tactical advantage in breaking through enemy lines.