The M4 Sherman was the mainstay of Allied tank units throughout World War II, with over 50,000 units produced.
Many variants were developed to meet specific battlefield requirements, including the M4A3E2, known to infantrymen as the "Jumbo."
It was produced in 1944 as a modified M4A3 to meet the requirements of a heavily armored assault tank capable of supporting infantry on the European front in 1944.
Armor protection on the front and sides of the hull was increased to 101 mm and 76 mm, respectively.
The new cast turret had a circumference of 152.4 mm, a 178 mm thick gun shield and was equipped with a 75 mm M3 gun.
It was powered by a powerful Ford V8 engine that produced 500 hp.
Production of the M4A3E2 began in May 1944, and 254 units had been delivered by July
Easy to build plastic model kit for two tanks
Scale 1:72
unbuilt / unpainted
Many variants were developed to meet specific battlefield requirements, including the M4A3E2, known to infantrymen as the "Jumbo."
It was produced in 1944 as a modified M4A3 to meet the requirements of a heavily armored assault tank capable of supporting infantry on the European front in 1944.
Armor protection on the front and sides of the hull was increased to 101 mm and 76 mm, respectively.
The new cast turret had a circumference of 152.4 mm, a 178 mm thick gun shield and was equipped with a 75 mm M3 gun.
It was powered by a powerful Ford V8 engine that produced 500 hp.
Production of the M4A3E2 began in May 1944, and 254 units had been delivered by July
Easy to build plastic model kit for two tanks
Scale 1:72
unbuilt / unpainted
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