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

About the M26 Pershing

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

In regards to the Model

• United States M26 Pershing Tank authentically reproduced on a tight 1/48 scale.
• Realistically replicated 90mm gun, distinctive cast turret and ship base type reduced hull.
• Diecast chassis for added fat and realism.
• 3 types of decals included.
• Tank treads are installation kind, with right upper and reduced treads made of single piece for simple installation.