The British Army was the first to use the M3 as the “Stuart” in combat. During operation Crusader in November 1941, 70 Stuarts were used in the offensive against the Axis forces. The high speed and high reliability distinguished the Stuart from British cruiser tanks of the period.
M3A3 (Stuart V) was put into production to integrate hull improvements
brought by the development of the M5 Stuart. It incorporated a turret with rear
overhang to house the radio and larger hatches and a welded hull with sloped
armour on front and sides.
The hull redesign allowed the drivers their own hatches (previously the
assistant driver had to exit through the turret). 3427 were produced and
British used it extensively during 1944 and 1945.
In Flames Of War
The Stuart V is Fully-tracked, has armour of Front 4, Side 2, Top 1 and is armed with a M5 37mm gun, Co-ax MG, Hull MG and is a Light Tank giving it great speed and mobility.
The M5 37mm gun has Range 24”/60cm, ROF 2, AT 7 and FP 4+.
- Deployment L: Can be deployed at late stage of war
About Flames of War:
Flames of War is a tactical miniature wargame produced by Battlefront Miniatures.
Re-create the tension and excitement of real battles using a vast array of elements including infantry, tanks, artillery, terrain and aircraft.
The models are intensely researched by the Flames of War team and they are committed to producing the most detailed range of WWII models available. The models are made from either polyester resin or cast metal to give both robustness and sharp details.
Flames of War is popular with WWII experts and novices alike as the Flames of War rulebook gives all the information you need to enjoy the game, from assembly and painting instructions to historical background information, game rules and scenarios.
There are many scenarios you can follow, whether it’s an all-out battle or highly tactical objective taking missions. You can battle it out against a single opponent or team up with friends to form groups.