M2A1 Transport Wagon for 240mm Gun Barrel
The 240mm M1 Howitzer had to be broken down into two loads when towed. The Barrel was towed on the M2A1 Trailer and the Trail Legs and Carriage on the M3A1 Trailer. The complete 240mm Howitzer is also available. Two 38ton M6 High Speed Tractors were used to deploy the 240mm Howitzer. The Howitzer was designed to replace the WWI M1918 Howitzer which was based on a 1911 French design and was now outdated. It was the most powerful weapon deployed by US field artillery units during WWII and was able to fire a 160kg high explosive projectile 23 km. It was the largest field piece used by the US Army. Designed together with the longer ranged 8-inch Gun M1, they both shared a related carriage, but the use of the 8-inch gun was limited due to excessive bore wear and poor accuracy. However the howitzer saw considerable action during World War II in Europe due to its effectiveness against difficult targets such as heavy concrete fortifications. They also saw service with the British Super Heavy Regiments of the Royal Artillery. The US Army retained the 240 mm howitzer after World War II, and later deployed it in the Korean War, as the armament of the M40 SPG.
- SKU: US141
- Shipping info
We ship to all countries World Wide. If you receive an error message "No shipping location available" or similar, please contact us directly by e-mail (info@milicast.com) and we shall assist. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Shipments outside the UK may be subject to Duty & Taxes from the government of the destination country. Payment of Duty & Taxes are the responsibility of the customer.
- Payment methods
- Return Policy
We accept returns
The 240mm M1 Howitzer had to be broken down into two loads when towed. The Barrel was towed on the M2A1 Trailer and the Trail Legs and Carriage on the M3A1 Trailer. The complete 240mm Howitzer is also available. Two 38ton M6 High Speed Tractors were used to deploy the 240mm Howitzer. The Howitzer was designed to replace the WWI M1918 Howitzer which was based on a 1911 French design and was now outdated. It was the most powerful weapon deployed by US field artillery units during WWII and was able to fire a 160kg high explosive projectile 23 km. It was the largest field piece used by the US Army. Designed together with the longer ranged 8-inch Gun M1, they both shared a related carriage, but the use of the 8-inch gun was limited due to excessive bore wear and poor accuracy. However the howitzer saw considerable action during World War II in Europe due to its effectiveness against difficult targets such as heavy concrete fortifications. They also saw service with the British Super Heavy Regiments of the Royal Artillery. The US Army retained the 240 mm howitzer after World War II, and later deployed it in the Korean War, as the armament of the M40 SPG.
- ManufacturerMilicast
- Unit of SaleSingle Unit
- Assembly StatusUnassembled Kit
- Scale1:76
- Age Level17 Years & Up
- Skill Level3 – Intermediate
- ThemeMilitaria
We ship to all countries World Wide. If you receive an error message "No shipping location available" or similar, please contact us directly by e-mail (info@milicast.com) and we shall assist. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Shipments outside the UK may be subject to Duty & Taxes from the government of the destination country. Payment of Duty & Taxes are the responsibility of the customer.
We accept the following payment methods:
To pay by credit or debit card, please select Stripe at checkout.
All Goods remain the property of Milicast Model Company until paid for in full. Goods may only be returned by prior arrangement at the recipients' expense. Delivery and insurance charges are non-refundable. Claims for damaged/missing items should be made within seven days of receipt.
Any products purchased 'second hand’, (without proof of direct Milicast Model Company supply, or supply from an Milicast Model Company approved dealer, shop or agent), or any products part assembled or part worked on in any way, are not covered by this returns policy. Under these circumstances no returns will be accepted, however we may quote for the supply of parts to restore the product to full inventory.