Russian Komintern artillery tractor
GAS50121
GAS50121
Complete Russian Komintern artillery tractor kit in 1/48 scale
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 Russian Komintern artillery tractor
The need for an all-terrain artillery tractor was expressed by Soviet military authorities in 1930. Between 1934 and 1940, some 1,800 Komintern artillery tractors were assembled.
This 10.5-ton vehicle was based on the mechanical components of the T-24 tank, which was not entirely reliable - these shortcomings were partly rectified, but otherwise, the Komintern's artillery tractor characteristics enabled it to be declared fit for service. A 131 hp 4-cylinder diesel engine enabled the Komintern, manned by two men, to reach speeds of 30 km/h.
The Komintern hauled a wide variety of armaments from the Soviet arsenal, including the 18-ton 203mm B-4 howitzer.