{"product_id":"online-only-m26-t26e3-tank-usa-2nd-armored-division-germany-april-1945-afvs-of-wwii-143-23194-45","title":"(Web only)  M26 (T26E3) Tank \"U.S.A. 2nd Armored Division Germany April 1945\" AFVs of WWII  1:43 - 23194-45","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"collection--title\"\u003eM26 (T26E3) Tank\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1 class=\"collection--title\"\u003eU.S.A. 2nd Armored Division\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1 class=\"collection--title\"\u003eGermany April 1945\"\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1 class=\"collection--title\"\u003eAFVs of WWII  1:43 No. 23194-45\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eThe M26 Pershing was a heavy tank\/medium tank of the United States Army. The tank was named after General of the Armies John J. Pershing, who led the American Expeditionary Force in Europe in World War I. It was used in the last months of World War II during the Invasion of Germany and extensively during the Korean War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eThe M26 was intended as a replacement of the M4 Sherman, but a prolonged development period meant that only a small number saw combat in Europe. Based on the criteria of firepower, mobility, and protection, US historian R. P. Hunnicutt ranked the Pershing behind the German Tiger II heavy tank, but ahead of the Tiger I heavy and Panther medium tanks. It was withdrawn in 1951 in favor of its improved derivative, the M46 Patton, which had a more powerful and reliable engine and advanced suspension. The lineage of the M26 continued with the M47 Patton, and was reflected in the new designs of the later M48 Patton and M60 Patton. The T26E3 was the production version of the T26E1 with a number of minor modifications made as the result of field testing. In February 1945, the T26 was fielded in the European Theater, where its performance received early praise from Army Ordnance officials.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/range\/diecast-model\/armor\/motor-city-classics-armored-fighting-vehicles\"\u003eAFVs of WWII  Armored Fighting Vehicles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe  AFVs of WWII  \"Armored Fighting Vehicles\" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military vehicles in 1:43 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAFVs of WWII  \"Armored Fighting Vehicles\" diecast vehicles feature:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal and plastic construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitted, non-moving tracks and detailed non-rotating wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear acrylic display case to protect model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AFVs of WWII","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45615753265307,"sku":"23194-45","price":54.68,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/55684.jpg?v=1791909839","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/online-only-m26-t26e3-tank-usa-2nd-armored-division-germany-april-1945-afvs-of-wwii-143-23194-45","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}