Sherman V (M4A4 Late production)
Sherman Mk. V was the British designation for the M4A4 which was produced from June 1942 until September 1943.
Due to a general engine shortage, a five-car engine "Multibank" system was adopted, with a total 7,499 vehicles being built. As a result, it was longer, by 165mm, heavier, at 39.8tons and slower, with a maximum speed of 25mph, than the other Sherman variants. Resultantly it was rejected by the US Army and Marines. Hence this 30-cylinder expedient became the main Sherman variant supplied under Lend-Lease to the British. It proved however to be quite suitable and was used in large numbers; the 8th Army in Italy alone received 1,600 in 1943 and they would be used on all fronts with Commonwealth forces until the end of hostilities.
This then became the natural choice for the conversions for the new 17pdr, although both the M4 (Firefly Ic) and M4 Hybrid (Firefly Hybrid Ic) were also converted. No other Shermans were converted, contrary to some published sources. Over 2,000 were converted from January 1944 with approximately 200 available on D-Day. The British had shipped Mk. Vs to India for the forthcoming advance against Japanese held Burma. However, the US Govt. requested the return of these vehicles in order to equip the Chinese Provisional Tank Battalions, several of which operated under American advisors in China and Northern Burma. These were the only M4A4s used by forces other than those of the British Commonwealth.
This hull also became the main source for the Firefly conversion; the Firefly Vc, and also for some ARVs as the Sherman (Mk. V) Armoured Recovery Vehicle Mk I.
- SKU: BB023
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Sherman Mk. V was the British designation for the M4A4 which was produced from June 1942 until September 1943.
Due to a general engine shortage, a five-car engine "Multibank" system was adopted, with a total 7,499 vehicles being built. As a result, it was longer, by 165mm, heavier, at 39.8tons and slower, with a maximum speed of 25mph, than the other Sherman variants. Resultantly it was rejected by the US Army and Marines. Hence this 30-cylinder expedient became the main Sherman variant supplied under Lend-Lease to the British. It proved however to be quite suitable and was used in large numbers; the 8th Army in Italy alone received 1,600 in 1943 and they would be used on all fronts with Commonwealth forces until the end of hostilities.
This then became the natural choice for the conversions for the new 17pdr, although both the M4 (Firefly Ic) and M4 Hybrid (Firefly Hybrid Ic) were also converted. No other Shermans were converted, contrary to some published sources. Over 2,000 were converted from January 1944 with approximately 200 available on D-Day. The British had shipped Mk. Vs to India for the forthcoming advance against Japanese held Burma. However, the US Govt. requested the return of these vehicles in order to equip the Chinese Provisional Tank Battalions, several of which operated under American advisors in China and Northern Burma. These were the only M4A4s used by forces other than those of the British Commonwealth.
This hull also became the main source for the Firefly conversion; the Firefly Vc, and also for some ARVs as the Sherman (Mk. V) Armoured Recovery Vehicle Mk I.
- Unit of SaleSingle Unit
- Assembly StatusUnassembled Kit
- Scale1:76
- Age Level17 Years & Up
- Skill Level3 – Intermediate
- ThemeMilitaria
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All Goods remain the property of Milicast Model Company until paid for in full. Goods may only be returned by prior arrangement at the recipients' expense. Delivery and insurance charges are non-refundable. Claims for damaged/missing items should be made within seven days of receipt.
Any products purchased 'second hand’, (without proof of direct Milicast Model Company supply, or supply from an Milicast Model Company approved dealer, shop or agent), or any products part assembled or part worked on in any way, are not covered by this returns policy. Under these circumstances no returns will be accepted, however we may quote for the supply of parts to restore the product to full inventory.
