Post by Keith Heitmann on Oct 24, 2003 8:56:28 GMT -5
FEATURES
* Fully detailed intterior & exterior.
* Includes various accessories.
* Movable gun elevation & suspension.
* Selective open or closed hatches
DESCRIPTION
The M36 Jackson was introduced into combat in mid-late 1944. While the Jackson was often tactically vulnerable, it was tough to destroy and wreaked havoc against opposing forces.
Its chassis was based on the proven M10, and the turret was redesigned to mount a long range, high velocity 90mm gun, the best anti-tank gun in the American arsenal at the time. With recently developed high-velocity armor piercing rounds(HVAP), the 90mm gun was easily capable of piercing all German armor. Jackson were one of the only US tanks able to hold their own against the Panther and tiger during the famous Battle of the Bulge.
Over 1,400 were produced in little over a year. The M36 went on to see action in Korea, the Indo-Pakistan wars, and the Balkans conflicts. Two other versions of the M36 were produced:the M36B2(a M10 reconditioned with the turret of the M36) and the M36B1(the turret was mounted on the chassis of a Sherman M4A3)
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