Tamiya 1:35 M4A3 Sherman 105mm Howitzer

1:35 scale plastic assembly kit. Requires glue and paints to complete.

Excelling in both reliability and sheer production capability, the M4 Sherman series of tanks became the staple fighting-vehicles of the WWII Allies. The first version to be produced, the cast-hull M4A1, was succeeded by the welded-hull M4, the diesel engine M4A2, and finally the representative tank of the series, the M4A3. Three types of main armament were used on the M4A3: on the initial production types, the 75mm main gun and on the subsequent types, the 76mm main gun for heightened penetration ability. Finally, to provide heavy fire support for assaults on enemy outposts, the powerful 105mm howitzer was later adopted. The 105mm howitzer was carried in a M52 combination mount and a vision cupola was fitted for the commander with a small hatch for the loader. It could fire M1 shells at angles from -10 to +35 degrees at a maximum range of 11500m. About 500 of the M4A3 (105mm) were produced at the Chrysler factory in Detroit from May to September 1944. From September 1944 horizontal volute spring suspension was introduced on the M4A3 (105mm) together with the wider center-guide T66 tracks. The M4A3 (105mm) were deployed to European Theatre from July 1944, and played an indispensable role in the destruction of enemy positions by the U.S. infantry fighting on the front lines. Plastic assembly model kit of U.S. WWII M4A3 Sherman.

Overall length: 172mm

Overall width: 76mm

Commander's cupolas, loader's hatch and other hull and turret hatches can be modeled in the open or closed position.

Two kinds of road wheels and sprockets can be selected; rubber padded tracks also included.

Three infantrymen and one tank commander in realistic poses included.

Included equipment includes ammunition boxes, tripod, ration boxes, and much more.

Three marking variations included.