RUBICON MODELS – M4A1 (76)W SHERMAN MEDIUM TANK

TheM4A1 Shermanis the first production version of theM4 Shermanmedium tank. It first saw combat in North Africa together with some M4A2s during Operation Torch in November 1942. Additional M4s and M4A1s replaced the M3s in US tank battalions over the course of the North African campaign. The Sherman proved to be reliable, relatively cheap to produce and available in great numbers. The M4A1 Sherman was equipped with a Continental R-975 air-cooled radial engine and a one-piece cast hull. They were available with either a 75mm or 76mm gun. The M4A1(75) was used by the US, Britain, South Africa, France (small numbers) and China.

There are four M4A1 variants. TheM4A1(75)Sherman (Sherman IIin British naming system) with a 75mm gun (6,181 units); theM4A1(75)Sherman with large hatches (100 units); theM4A1(76)WSherman (Sherman IIA) with wet ammunition stowage (2,171 units); and theM4A1(76)W HVSSSherman (Sherman IIAY) with HVSS suspension (1,255 units).

Product Highlights:

– M4A1 (Sherman IIA) with 76mm gun

– Includes both early & late production T23 turret

– Open or closed command & crew hatches

– Tank crew figures included

RUBICON Product Code:280087

Number of Parts:140 pieces / 6 sprues

PROD. CODE : RUA280087