Bring death from above and support US Firefly jump infantry with the heavily armed Linebacker Jump Walker!

Following the disastrous drop assault on Collegno in 1946, the limitations of the original M2 Mudskipper series became clear. While a solid and reliable design, Firefly jump infantry required more versatile fire support when deploying directly into combat. American engineers responded with an extensive series of refits to increase the Mudskipper’s tactical flexibility.

Equipped with a powerful M21 Light Tesla Cannon and innovative universal weapon mounts, the walker could be rapidly configured to counter a wide range of threats. Improved articulated legs and feet increased resilience during high-impact landings, while a redesigned control system allowed the walker to be piloted by a single crewman without loss of effectiveness. Officially designated the M2A5 and considered a continuation of the Mudskipper line, the new variant was quickly nicknamed the “Linebacker” by its crews and supporting Firefly troops.

The Linebacker made its combat debut in May 1947, when 200 units were rushed to the front during Operation Valentine to help breach Axis lines during the siege of Stuttgart.

This highly detailed multi-part plastic kit allows you to assemble a Linebacker armed with its signature M21 Light Tesla Cannon on one arm and a choice of secondary weapons on the other: Twin HMGs, Twin Automatic Cannons, or Twin Super Bazookas. It also features a nose-mounted MMG, which can be replaced with a flamethrower. A clear plastic canopy (which may be assembled hinged) reveals the pilot inside the cockpit.

In Konflikt ’47, the Linebacker is a highly mobile and formidable battlefield asset, capable of leaping across the table or deploying from Reserve to strike where it’s needed most. When combined with its Light Tesla Cannon, it can exhaust a Rift Die to unleash a devastating Tesla Arc attack.

Models supplied unassembled and unpainted.