Airfix A1365 M4A3 (76) W Battle of the Bulge
Product Safety
This product is subject to specific safety warnings
- Warning: Not suitable for children under 8 years. For use under adult supervision
- Warning: To be used under the direct supervision of an adult
Product Description
The Chrysler Corporation began producing the M4A3(76) in March 1944. Many of their first units arrived almost simultaneously in France amp; Italy in August 1944. It, like all the Shermans saw a steady flow of minor improvements, and versions of this tank with HVSS (horizontal volute spring suspension) started arriving in December of 1944, just prior to the Axis push into the Ardennes region, and would become increasingly common from that point on as replacement tanks entered the combat zone. These tanks were very well received, the Ford GAA was a very good engine for a tank in the Sherman's weight range. The low RPM the motor matched the existing gear ratios in the transmission, and the motor mor than a match for the stresses most operations put it under. Once the HVSS suspension versions began replacing previous tanks, this really became the ultimate Sherman. The French 2nd Armored Division received a small number of M4A3(76)s just prior to their dash to liberate Paris. They were probably the first to use this model in combat. Please note, box and model dimensions are shown as identical however only represent the box/package size.
Safety Warning
WARNING Not suitable for children under 36 months. Choking hazard. Contains small parts.
Technical Details
Item Weight 608 g
Product Dimensions 40 x 26 x 7 cm
Manufacturer recommended age:8 years and up
Item model number A1365
Assembly Required Yes
Scale1::35
Batteries Required ? No
Remote Control Included ? No
