Atlas Editions 1:72 Military Vehicles 4660-116
M26 Pershing Diecast Model
US Army 8th Armored Div, Alles Kaput, Pilsen, Czechoslovakia, 1945 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| M26 Pershing | | 4.75" | | 2" |
The Heavy Tank M26 Pershing was an American heavy tank used during World War II and the Korean War. It was named after General John Pershing, who led the American Expeditionary Force in World War I. Originally designed as an upgrade to the medium tank M4 Sherman, the M26 Pershing first entered service in 1945. A series of prototypes led to the final design, but the overall development of the Pershing was hindered by Army Ground Forces opposition. The M26 was the US Army's first operational heavy tank, but it was unreliable and underpowered, so its service was limited (only 20 Pershings were deployed during WWII, and the model was withdrawn from Korea in favor of the more powerful M46). Though not in itself a success, the M26 gave rise to other more successful heavy tanks such as the M47, M48 and M60 Patton tanks. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Atlas Editions "1:72 Military Vehicles" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military vehicles in 1:72 scale. Atlas Editions "Military Vehicles" diecast vehicles feature: - Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Rotating turret and accurate hull.
- Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on detailed non-rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
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