The U.S. Medium Tank M26
Pershing made its appearance at the end of WWII to allow the American
army to stand up to the wrath of German tanks. The Pershing which was
equipped with a long 90mm gun and exhibited incredible mobility, was
first deployed to the European front in February 1945 as part of the
effort to invade the German homeland. The Pershing, of which 200 were
used against Germany until its surrender, successfully engaged Tiger I
and Pz.kpfw. IV tanks. When the Korean War began in June 1950. The M26
also fought successfully against the rival T34/85 Soviet built tanks of
the North Korean and Chinese volunteer armies.
U.S. Medium Tank
M26 Pershing Features
Length: 245mm,
Turret with its 90mm long barrel gun and boat hull
like underside, have been faithfully reproduced with an incredible level
of detail.
Crew hatches can be assembled in either the opened or closed
position. Movable suspension forms to the landscape of dioramas.
Small details like separate parts for the engine grills and
cast iron appearance on the hull and the turret make kit seem even more
real.
Machine gun ammunition boxes and two crew figures (torso) are
included. Decals for 4 different markings.