HobbyBoss | 84512 | US T30 Heavy Tank | 1:35

HobbyBoss | 84512 | US T30 Heavy Tank | 1:35

Plastic model kit, glue and paint are not included.

The T30 Heavy Tank was developed immediately after World War II as part of a family of American heavy tank programs. Based on the chassis of the T29 Heavy Tank, the T30 was armed with a massive 155 mm gun intended to defeat heavily armored enemy vehicles and fortified positions. Development began in 1945, when the United States was evaluating lessons learned from the war and preparing for potential future conflicts. Weighing around 65 tons, the T30 ranked among the largest tank designs of its era.

Despite its remarkable firepower, the vehicle proved heavy, expensive and less practical than expected. As a result, the T30 never entered mass production and remained an experimental prototype. It was tested only by the United States and never saw operational service.