This BKM Vault item contains BOTH a sealed M4 Sherman kit and a boxed Mine Flail add-on pack for the M4 Sherman.

About the M4 Sherman:

Perhaps the best known Allied tank during World War II, the M4 Sherman was designed to replace the M3 Lee. Named for the eccentric Union General William T. Sherman, the Sherman medium tank was mass produced to help offset better-armed German tanks such as the Tiger and Panther. The American war machine produced over 50,000 Sherman tanks between 1941 and 1945.

The Sherman chassis was used for several dozen different variants. Among these variants, several were specialized for mine clearance, rocket battery, or as a self-propelled howitzer. The standard M4 Sherman was equipped with a Continental R975 gasoline-powered engine and could achieve a top speed of 21 miles per hour. Stock Sherman examples were armed with two machine guns and a 75mm cannon, the Sherman could handle all but the heaviest German tanks. Although they struggled against German armor, the Allies found success in overwhelming the slower German tanks by often deploying five or more Sherman tanks against the same target.

The Sherman was also deployed during the Korean War but was eventually replaced by the M46 Patton.

About the M4 Sherman Crab - Mine Flail

Commonly referred to as a mine flail, the Sherman Crab Special Purpose Mine Flail Tank Tracked Support Vehicle had the ability to clear a path for troops while destroying anti-personnel mines. First tested in North Africa during WWII, the design featured more than 40 individual chains that rotated rapidly across two extended arms. While in motion, the flailing chains would activate hidden mines, causing them to detonate and leaving a clear path for the main supporting force. Though effective in certain situations, the Crab limited some of the more mobile aspects of the Sherman, such as turn radius and trench crossing, and it was not as effective across uneven terrain.

The Crab add-on pack for the M4 Sherman features a spinnable flail and fully posable arms that easily connect to the latest Brickmania M4 Sherman - Allied Medium Tank. Some conversion may be necessary if using an older Brickmania Sherman model.

Specifications:

• Engine: Continental R975 C1 radial petrol
• Speed: 21 mph (34 km/h)
• Range 120 mi (193 km)
• Crew: 5
• Armament: 75mm main cannon, 2x 7.62mm machine guns
• Radio: SCR 508

Additional information about this Brickmania building kit:

The M4 Sherman - Allied Medium Tank kit comes with the following features

• Custom-printed minifigure
• High-quality sticker sheet
• Simulated suspension
• Rotating turret with BrickArms® M2HB machine gun
• Space for two crewmen in hull
• Articulating hull 50 cal BrickArms® machine gun
• Articulated Brickmania® Track Links™

All Brickmania model kits are made of new-condition LEGO bricks. This model comes disassembled and includes complete printed building instructions and comes packaged in a sealed box. This is a limited-edition kit and production may be discontinued at any time.

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