The LVT-4 was an amphibious vehicle widely used by the United States and some other allied forces towards the end of the Second World War. Although originally intended to carry supplies, it was used primarily to transport troops ashore during amphibious landings as well as in a fire-support role.
The LVT-4 was a development of the original LVT family. Its main advantage over earlier models was a cargo compartment fitted with a rear loading ramp. Initially unarmoured, most vehicles soon received additional armour plates in the field, while later production vehicles were fitted with a lightly armoured driver’s cab during manufacture. The LVT-4 was powered by a 250 hp Continental W-670-9A seven-cylinder radial engine, giving the 16.5-tonne vehicle a top speed of 32 km/h on land. In water, it was propelled by cleats on the tracks, which acted as paddles, and could reach a top speed of 12 km/h.
The amphibious vehicle also saw some use in Europe during the final stages of the war, but was employed primarily in the Pacific theatre. In addition to its six-man crew, the open-topped cargo compartment could carry up to 24 infantrymen or a small vehicle. LVTs were fitted with various types of armament, ranging from light anti-tank guns to flamethrowers. Most, however, carried four machine guns: two .50-calibre Browning M2s and two .30-calibre Browning M1919s.
The model depicts an LVT-4 operated by the US Marine Corps on Okinawa in April 1945.
Model: 1:35 AFV-Club AF-35205, LVT-4 Water Buffalo (Early type)
+ Bison Decals 35187 LVT-4 Amtracks on Okinawa
+ Eduard 35240 LVT-4 Interior
+ Aber 35 L-62 Set of 2 turned U.S. cal.30 barrels for machine guns Browning M-1919 A4
+ Aber 35 A58 Ammo boxes for US Army M2 machine gun (WWII)
+ E.T. Model EA35-013 WWII US Army Cal. .30 M1 Ammo Box
+ Master Model GM-35-020 Browning .50 Cal Empty Shells
+ Master Model GM-35-022 Browning .30 Cal Empty Shells
+ Plus Model 309 U.S. Cans
+ Plus Model 106 Oil Tins
+ J's Work PPA3021 1/35 WWII U.S. Menu 1 & Menu 2 (1)
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