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1:35 U.S. Self-Propelled 155mm Gun M40 - 8 figures
This is an assembly model of the U.S. Self-Propelled 155mm M40. It is a never before seen subject in the Tamiya line-up of 1/35 scale models. The kit uses all new tooling with the exception of the suspension parts as they are from the M4A3E8 Sherman "Easy Eight" model kit. The M40 was a significant step in U.S. Army artillery mechanization, pairing the M1 155mm gun with the proven M4 Sherman chassis. Armor was light given its intended use as a long-range weapon (they were effective up to 23.5km) away from the front line, while the layout was changed from the M4 to allow a big fighting compartment at the rear to accommodate the big gun. It was fitted with smooth horizontal volute spring suspension (HVSS). Over 400 were produced before the end of WWII; although they never fought in the conflict, one example of their T83 prototype did. The M40 served in the Korean War and was eventually replaced by the M53.
Additional Information
| Article No | TAM35351 |
|---|---|
| Article No of Manufacturer | 35351 |
| Аvailability | AVAILABLE |
| Colour | For colouring |
| Scale | 1:35 |
| Manufacturer | TAMIYA |
| Brand | No |
| Series | No |
| EAN | 4950344353514 |
| Material | Polystyrene (plastic). |
| Epoch | 1939-1945 World War II |
| Age recommendation | Not suitable for children under 14 years. |
