1/35 British Medium Tank Mk.A Whippet

The Mk.A Whippet tank was the first British medium tank to enter combat service. Unlike the heavy Mark series machines, which were slow and designed mainly to cross trenches, the Whippet was developed with an emphasis on greater speed and agility. The result was a machine powered by a pair of 90 hp Tylor engines, capable of speeds of up to 13 km/h, a considerable improvement for its time.

The Whippet carried an armament of four machine guns mounted in the hull and was crewed by three men. It first entered combat in 1918 and proved particularly effective in attacking lightly defended targets and breaking into enemy rear areas. Although it was unable to withstand heavy fire, its speed and reliability secured it an important place in the history of tank troops as a transition between heavy tanks and more modern fast armoured vehicles.

The 1/35th scale Meng kit offers a detailed model of this pioneering tank. The accurate execution of the hull, tracks and distinctive silhouette make the Whippet an attractive addition to the collection of any modeller with an interest in WWI armoured vehicles.

The package does not include the paint or glue needed for assembly.