M40 155mm Gun Motor Carriage

US Army 991st Field Artillery Btn,

Germany 1945

 Militaria  1:43 24220-45

The M40 Gun Motor Carriage was a U.S. self-propelled artillery vehicle developed during World War II. Built on a modified M4A3 Sherman tank chassis, it mounted a powerful 155mm M2 "Long Tom" gun and was powered by a 500-horsepower Continental R975 radial engine. With a crew of eight, the M40 provided highly mobile heavy fire support for advancing forces. It entered service late in the war, seeing limited combat in Europe before becoming a mainstay during the Korean War. The open-topped design allowed rapid firing and reloading, while its tracked mobility ensured it could keep pace with armored formations.

 Militaria  of WWII  Armored Fighting Vehicles

The  AFVs of WWII  "Armored Fighting Vehicles" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military vehicles in 1:43 scale.

AFVs of WWII  "Armored Fighting Vehicles" diecast vehicles feature:

• Diecast metal and plastic construction.
• Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
• Fitted, non-moving tracks and detailed non-rotating wheels.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Clear acrylic display case to protect model.