COBI Building Set WW2 Sherman M4A1 (COBI-2715)

Product detailed description

Building set of the famous American medium tank Sherman M4A1 in traditional green army camouflage. The set features a rotating turret with an adjustable sight, rear position lights, and a toolbox. The tracks are functional, and the model can easily drive on non-slip surfaces. The 1:48 scale sets are smaller compared to standard COBI models and are space-saving for shelf storage.

Number of figures: 0 pcs
Dimensions when assembled: 13 x 6 x 8 cm
Scale: 1:48
Box dimensions (packaging): 27.5 x 20 x 6 cm
Package weight: 305 g
Number of bricks: 312 pcs
Recommended age: 7+
Bricks can be combined with another well-known brand: Yes
Material: Plastic
Collection: World War II

Interesting facts:
» The M4 Sherman tank was produced in many versions from 1942 to 1945 in 6 different American and British factories.
» In addition to many modifications, the tank was also produced with a square (welded) or round (cast) hull. Crews preferred the cast version because they believed it was more resistant to enemy fire. This fact was never independently verified.
» The last units were retired from the US Army in 1974.
» A total of 49,234 Shermans were produced in various versions.
» In the tank, ammunition was stored in water with glycol to reduce the risk of fire in case of a hit.
» More tanks were produced only by the Soviet Union, namely the T-34 model.
» Sherman tanks were also in the arsenal of the Czechoslovak Independent Armored Brigade, which consisted of young men who managed to escape before the occupation.
» This armored brigade replaced the British group in the siege of the fortified port of Dunkirk at the turn of August and September 1944.
» More than 4,000 units were also delivered to the Soviet Union as part of aid.
» The tank was very popular with Red Army crews for its high reliability. The steel tracks of the T-34 tank lasted approximately 2,500 km of driving, while the rubberized tracks on the Sherman more than doubled that.
» However, the Sherman also had its weak points. The driver's hatch opened so unfortunately that when the turret was turned, it could be hit by the cannon barrel, and you can imagine what happened when the 20 kg heavy hatch fell on the driver's head.

Technical parameters of the original:
Length: 6.2 m (7.5 m with gun), width 2.9 m, height 2.9 m
Weight: 30,200 kg
Frontal armor thickness: up to 51 mm
Engine: DOHCContinental R975-C1 298 kW gasoline engine
5 speeds: forward + 1 reverse
Maximum speed: 39 km/h
Range: 160 km on road
Fording depth: 0.91 m
Main weapon: L/55 M1A12 cannon caliber 76 mm
Maximum range: 13,716 m
Turret rotation time: 360° in 15 seconds
Secondary weapon: 1x 12.7 mm Browning M2MG machine gun + 2x 7.62 mm M1919A4 MG machine guns
Crew: 5 persons