The Sherman tank was the most commonly used American tank in World War II. More than 50,000 Shermans were produced between 1942 and 1945. They were used in all combat theaters—not only by the United States, but also by Great Britain, the Free French, China, and even the Soviet Union. Initially developed to replace the M3 "Grant/Lee" medium tank, the first Shermans were manufactured in 1942 and some early productions examples saw combat in North Africa in 1943. The model proved itself somewhat effective against German Mk II and Mk IV Panzers, but it was thoroughly outclassed by the Tiger, Panther, and King Tiger tanks. Notorious for their flammability, Shermans were nicknamed “Ronsons” after a lighter with the slogan “lights every time.” nationalww2museum.org
Armor: 12.7 to 177.8 mm (0.50 to 7.00 in) depending on location and variant
Crew: 5 (commander, gunner, loader, driver, assistant driver/bow gunner)
Designed: 1940
Fuel capacity: 138–175 US gal (520–660 L; 115–146 imp gal) depending upon variant
Height: 9 ft 0 in–9 ft 9 in (2.74–2.97 m) depending upon variant
Mass: 66,800–84,000 lb (33.4–42.0 short tons, 30.3–38.1 tonnes) depending upon variant
Maximum speed: 22–30 mph (35–48 km/h) on road, 15–20 mph (24–32 km/h) off-road depending upon variant
Number Of Sheets: 3.25 Sheets
Difficulty: Moderate
Assembled Size: 4.7" L x 2.2" W x 2.5" H (11.9 L x 5.6 W x 6.35 H cm)
Ages 14+
Metal Earth kits are made from high quality steel sheets. Each model features amazing detail with parts cut from one or more 4” square steel sheets. Easy to follow instructions are included with each kit and NO GLUE OR SOLDER REQUIRED! Simply snip out the pieces and bend the tabs through corresponding connection points.
