M8 Greyhound / M20 Armored Utility Car 1:72

Plastic model kit for an M8 Greyhound / M20 Armoured Utility Car
   2-in-1 kit  

• 1:72 scale
• Can be built as either an M8 Greyhound or an M20 Armoured Utility Car
• Length: 65 mm
• 6 marking options (4x M8, 2x M20)
• Unassembled, unpainted
• Paint and glue not included

At the beginning of World War II, the US Army relied on light, lightly armed vehicles known as "Scout Cars" for forward reconnaissance. The M8 Greyhound armored car, developed during the war and distinguished by improved protection and heavier armament, marked a turning point for the American Army. The vehicle offered greater operational flexibility and, thanks to its turret-mounted 37mm gun, could be used more effectively to support ground troops. It saw initial service on the Italian front—from Monte Cassino to Anzio—and later participated in the D-Day operations of June 1944. Although the terrain in Normandy proved difficult and challenging during the early stages of the operation, the M8 was highly valued for its speed and versatility. It was used not only by the US Army but also by numerous Allied forces.