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1/35 resin kit of Program 5 ATC(H) “TANGO”

Product Article by Masterpiece Models on June 19 2009

 

Program 5 ATC(H) Specifications

  • Type: Converted World War II, LCM(6) Landing Craft

  • Manufacturer: Various Naval Ship Yards

  • Design: Length: 56' 6'' • Width: 17' 6"

  • Speed: 8.5 knots maximum, 6 knots sustained

  • Draft: 3' 4"

  • Crew: Seven

Propulsion:

  • 2 x 64HN9 Detroit Diesel engines

  • 2 x Marine twin disc gear clutch model

  • 22:1 reduction gears

Electronics:

  • 2 x AN/VRC-46 low band VHF

  • 1 x AN/PRC-25 portable radio

Armament:

  • 1 x 40-mm Mark-19 grenade launcher 

  • 4 x 7.62-mm machine gun (Mark 21) mounted in the well deck

  • 2 x .50-cal machine gun mounted in the well deck 

  • 2 x 20-mm Mark 16 (Mod 4) cannons

  • Plus individual weapons

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Background:

The fifty-six-foot, program 5 ATC(H), nicknamed “Tango,” was the workhorse of the riverine fleet. It served as the primary waterborne transport for the Mobile Riverine Force (MRF) in Vietnam. The “Tango” could carry up to 24,000 pounds of cargo or a platoon of 40-fully equipped infantrymen. The ATC preformed many tasks for the MRF from patrolling, minesweeping, towing, and hauling troops and supplies.

This kit retails for $199.95 plus shipping and is available directly from Masterpiece Models.

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