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M4A3(76)W VVSS Sherman, 761st Tank Battalion "Black Panthers", Task Force Rhine, Germany 1945

By: Dragon Models

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Dragon Armor - United States (Die-Cast) (1/72)


Product Info

Title
M4A3(76)W VVSS Sherman, 761st Tank Battalion "Black Panthers", Task Force Rhine, Germany 1945
Publisher
Publish Year
2006
Dimensions
6x3x3"
NKG Part #
2147627352
MFG. Part #
DRR60163
Type
Scale Model
Age Range
14 Years and Up

Description

The M4 Sherman medium tank was regarded by many as the workhorse of the US Army during World War II. In fact, virtually all of the Allied armies employed the Sherman in their armed forces, including the British, who developed an upgunned variant called the "Firefly". Eleven different US plants manufactured six basic models of the Sherman, and by June 1944 over 49,234 battle-ready vehicles had been produced. While it was no match for the German Panther or Tiger tanks, the Sherman soldiered on, using its weight in numbers to wrest control of Europe from the Wehrmacht. The M4A3 was fitted with a long-barrel M1A1 76mm gun, which replaced the shorter and less effective 75mm gun, and sported a larger, more angular turret to house the bigger gun. In addition, the slope of the M4A3's frontal armor was changed to 47-degrees to increase frontal protection and simplify the production process.

Features:

  • True to 1/72 scale
  • Fully accurate mold
  • Detailed markings and replicates an actual tank as seen in combat photos
  • Realistic olive drab and black camouflage
  • Fully assembled
  • Historically accurate markings and insignia
  • Includes protective display case