Sherman M4A1 (US)

Description

The Sherman M4A1 was one of the most iconic and widely produced tanks of World War II, playing a pivotal role in Allied military operations. It was distinguished by its cast hull construction, which offered a more rounded and robust appearance compared to the welded designs of other Sherman variants. Developed in the United States, the M4A1 combined reliability with mass production efficiency, ensuring its availability in significant numbers.

Powered by a Continental R975 radial petrol engine, the Sherman M4A1 had a top speed of about 26 miles per hour, making it a highly mobile armoured vehicle. Its main armament was a 75 mm M3 gun, supported by secondary .30 calibre machine guns for close defence. The tank had a crew of five, including a commander, gunner, loader, driver, and co-driver.

Deployed across multiple theatres, including North Africa, Europe, and the Pacific, the Sherman M4A1 proved adaptable to diverse combat environments. Its strengths lay in its mechanical reliability and versatility, although its relatively thin armour left it vulnerable to the more heavily armed German Tiger and Panther tanks.

• Country/Army: US
• Material: UV Cured resin
• Original Designer: Counlane Models
• All models are produced under license with the original designer.
• These models are designed for modellers and collectors. They are not toys and are not suitable for children.
• Model supplied unassembled and unpainted. Additional finishing may be required during assembly.
• Finished colour of the product may vary from images shown due to material availability and differences in batches.
• Photos show 28mm models unless noted otherwise.
• All dimensions are complete with weapons unless otherwise stated.
• Other scales and dimensions may be available upon request.
• Models supplied at scales smaller than 20mm may be an alternative design more suitable for small scale prints. These may be sourced from a different designer to the one noted above and the model may differ in details such as lacking camo netting, stowage, having a chunkier weapon barrel, tracks etc.