HOBBY BOSS 82428 US ARMY T26E4 "SUPER PERSHING" (LATE PROD) MEDIUM TANK
1/35 SCALE
DESCRIPTION:
The M26 Pershing was a much-needed boost to the fighting capabilities of the American armored units. The nemesis’ of the "good old” M4 Sherman, the Panthers and Tigers, were no longer untouchable foes. The M26’s powerful 90 mm (3.54 in) gun was a nasty surprise to these dreaded Axis vehicles.
This T26E4 prototype was based on a T26E1 vehicle.
This T26E4 prototype was based on a T26E1 vehicle. The old designation can still be seen on the turret. Here seen at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds – Credits: Photographer unknown
The M26 would, however, still come to struggle against the newer threat of the Tiger II or "King Tigers” dug into the heartlands of Germany. As such, it was decided to up-gun the M26 by installing a more powerful 90 mm cannon, the T15E1. This vehicle was based on the first T26E1 vehicle. After trials at Aberdeen proving grounds, it was approved and redesignated as the T26E4 Pilot Prototype No.1. A single tank was then shipped to Europe and was attached to the 3rd Armored Division.
Another prototype was produced, testing the T15E2 gun, using a T26E3 vehicle as a basis. These two prototypes had two recuperators on top of the gun, in order to help manage the stronger recoil of the gun. The second prototype, with the T15E2 two-piece ammunition gun, was the basis for the T26E4 production vehicles.
FEATURES:
* Item No: 82428
* Item Name: T26E4 Pershing Late Production
* Scale: 1/35
* Item Type: Static kit
* Model Dimensions: Length: 292.89 mm Width: 100.9 mm
* Total Plastic Parts: 338pcs
* Total Sprues: 11 Sprues, lower hull, upper hull, turret, two types tracks
* Chrome plated Parts: n/a
* Camouflage Scheme: US ARMY
* Resin Parts: n/a
* Metal Parts: n/a
* Photo Etched Parts: 1 piece
* Film Accessory: n/a
* Released Date: 2009-12
* More Features:
Fully detailed Interior engine compartment
2-directional slide molded lower hull
The engine cover can be fixed in the open or closed position
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