Tamiya 32537 - 1/48 M26 Pershing WWII  [32537]

In regards to the M26 Pershing

During the last phases of World War II, the long awaited successor of this U.S. M4 Sherman tank finally appeared. Made to stand up from the heaviest of German tanks, the M26 Pershing (T26E3) ended up being deployed in March of 1945 as an ingredient associated with final push into the German homeland. M26 Pershing tanks additionally saw action in the Pacific, and were immediately deployed regarding the outbreak associated with the Korean War in June 1950. The M26 fought effectively alongside the M4A3E8 effortless Eight while the M46 Patton because of the United Nations forces up against the rival T34/85 tanks associated with North Korean and Chinese volunteer armies. The M26 Pershing was well balanced for defense featuring its 102mm thick armor as well as for assault utilizing the sheer firepower of its M3 90mm gun. Mobility ended up being given by a Ford GAF fluid cooled gas motor and torsion club suspension system. The M26 served as a model the designs of subsequent U.S. tanks including the M46, M48, and M60.

About the Model

• United States M26 Pershing Tank authentically reproduced on a tight 1/48 scale.
• Realistically replicated 90mm weapon, distinctive cast turret and ship base kind lower hull.
• Diecast framework for additional fat and realism.
• 3 kinds of decals included.
• Tank treads are installation type, with straight top and lower treads made of single piece for easy construction.