M26 (T26E3) 2nd Armored Division - Germany, April 1945 (1:43 Scale)

Product Dimensions: ?5.75 x 3 x 4 in.

Model History and Information: The M26 Pershing was a heavy tank used in WWII by the United States Army. The tank was named after General of the Armies John J. Pershing. It was used in the last months of WWII during the Invasion of Germany and extensively during the Korean War. The M26 was intended as a replacement of the M4 Sherman, but a prolonged development period meant that only a small number saw combat in Europe. The T26E3 was the production version of the T26E1 with a number of minor modifications made as the result of field testing. In February 1945, the T26 was fielded in the European Theater, where its performance received early praise from Army Ordnance officials.

Model Features & Details:

• Authentic 1:43 scale diecast and plastic scale model replica of the M26 Pershing Tank.
• Authentic WWII United States Army olive drab green paint, with window port holes on the hatch highlighted in light blue.
  
• The tank’s tracks are painted light grey, with bogie wheels painted dark black.
• Stenciled and full white Allied stars, “LIFT HERE”, and several vehicle identification numbers highlight the decals found throughout the tank model.
• Detailed accessory pieces found on the model include M2 .50 caliber machine gun, front nose machine gun, extra track links, rear tow hitch, lights, entrenching tools like shovel and ax, and more.
• Detailed rubber tracks with realistic track pattern and detailed bogie wheels, frames, and pads.
• The tank’s large caliber main gun can be displayed in firing position and traversed up or down.
• Muzzle break can be seen at the end of the barrel.
• Turret can be rotated 360 degrees.
• Recommended to display with other Model City Classics AFVs of WWII 1:43 Scale models like the Stuart and Sherman Tanks, and/or used in a World War II diorama.

Packaging: The M26 Model comes shipped in a window-style box with a plastic base and clear dust cover. The model can be removed from the black display stand if desired. A two-sided informative leaflet book includes history on the real tank as well as information on John J. Pershing.