Hobby Master HG1102 JS-2 People's Liberation Army, 1952

JS-2 # 203,

7th China People’s Liberation Army, 1952

HG1102

Scale 1:48

Non Limited Edition

Size: 150mm

This item is new in Box.   The one being auctioned has never been removed and has never been on display or on a store shelf.  

From the "1/48 GROUND POWER SERIES" Collection

Historical background

China People’s Liberation Army JS-2 # 203, 1952
The JS-2 was the evolution of the KV tanks and the JS-1’s. It was equipped with a massive 122mm main gun and its original purpose was to destroy German lines so Russian troops could advance. Early in 1944 these tanks started to arrive in the field but later in 1944 modifications were needed to improve performance. The next major improvements wouldn’t come for another 10 years. After WWII the JS-2’s were exported to China and Cuba where they were used into the 1990’s.

The People’s Liberation Army was established August 1, 1927 under another name but in 1946 it became official. China received several JS-2’s in the early 1950’s, some for the PLA and others for the newly formed People’s Volunteer Army. This allowed the PLA to remain independent while the PVA assisted North Korea. The US assisted South Korea as part of a UN police force. These two   actions avoided official war between China and the US. There had been some reports of JS-2’s being in Korea but this couldn't be officially confirmed.

 

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