96538 M36B1 90mm Gun Motor Carriage
The
American M36 tank destroyer was developed during the Second World War
to provide the Allied armies with an effective response to German
armored vehicles such as the Panther and Tiger, which featured heavy
armor and considerable firepower. The M36 based its offensive capability
on the powerful 90 mm M3 gun, superior to the 76 mm gun adopted on the
earlier M10, with which it shared the hull. The M36B1 was developed to
optimize the production capacity of the American industry by using the
large number of available Sherman M4A3 hulls. The turret was
open-topped, as on all American tank destroyers, to ensure greater
visibility in combat. The effectiveness of the M36B1 is proven by its
long operational service life. After the Second World War, it was
employed by numerous armies and also took an active part in several
conflicts.
Finished size: 21.3 cm.