De Agostini 1:43 Military Vehicles DATW18
Harland and Wolff Churchill Mk VII Diecast Model
British Army 107th Royal Armoured Corps, 1945 |
| 1:43 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Harland and Wolff Churchill Mk VII | | 6.75" | | 2.5" |
The British Churchill Mk VII was one of the most heavily armored Allied tanks of World War II and represented the final major wartime development of the Churchill series. Introduced in 1944, it featured significantly thicker armor than earlier variants and was armed with a 75mm gun capable of firing both high-explosive and armor-piercing ammunition. Designed to support infantry assaults, the Churchill Mk VII excelled in difficult terrain where other tanks often struggled. Its rugged suspension and excellent climbing ability made it particularly effective in Northwest Europe. The tank remained in British service after the war and influenced later armored vehicle designs.
Designed as a heavy infantry tank to replace the Matilda II, the Churchill prototype was completed in June 1940 and the type entered production in June 1941. The design was largely influenced by the British Army's experiences with trench warfare during WWI. As a result, the Churchill was a large, heavy (38 tons), and relatively slow machine, built to traverse heavily cratered landscapes to take on lightly armored infantry. The small turret significantly restricted the size of armament that could be fitted to the Churchill but it's heavy armor made it much more resilient than contemporary allied tanks. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The De Agostini "1:43 Military Vehicles" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military vehicles in 1:43 scale. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging.
De Agostini "1:43 Military Vehicles" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- 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.
- Clear acrylic display case to protect model.
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