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T26E4 Super Pershing
The T26E4 "Super Pershing" was the name given to the improvised M26 used by the 3rd. Armoured Division in order to test the new longer 90mm T15E1 gun in combat on the King Tigers! The gun was so large that the recouperators were mounted on the turret roof and a large counter weight added to the rear of the turret. The vehicle was also unique in having additional armour protection added by cutting plates from a Panther and adding them to the front glacis and to the turret. This unusual tank was only recorded to have been in action twice. The first action took place between Weser and Nordheim where it destroyed an unidentified armored target. The second action apparently took place in Dessau, on April 21,1945. During the 3rd Armored Divisions advance, the Super Pershing was engaged by what was widely reported to be a King Tiger. Having fired one shell at the American tank, which ricocheted off, the T26E4 returned fire, penetrating the lower plate of the Panzer, causing the ammunition to explode and the turret to fly off. This story was testified to by Gunner Cpl. J. Erwin but the nearest known Tiger II's of the SS 502nd Heavy Panzer Battalion were believed to be located 70 miles from Dessau. Many German tanks were often mistakenly named Tigers, particularly by the Americans, so it may have been a Panzer IV as some reports stated. This is unique model for the collector who wants something that participated in WWII combat but is that wee bit different!
Please note: This kit was previously coded US013S.
- SKU: US149 (US013S)
- Shipping info
We ship to all countries World Wide. If you receive an error message "No shipping location available" or similar, please contact us directly by e-mail (info@milicast.com) and we shall assist. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Shipments outside the UK may be subject to Duty & Taxes from the government of the destination country. Payment of Duty & Taxes are the responsibility of the customer.
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- Return Policy
We accept returns
The T26E4 "Super Pershing" was the name given to the improvised M26 used by the 3rd. Armoured Division in order to test the new longer 90mm T15E1 gun in combat on the King Tigers! The gun was so large that the recouperators were mounted on the turret roof and a large counter weight added to the rear of the turret. The vehicle was also unique in having additional armour protection added by cutting plates from a Panther and adding them to the front glacis and to the turret. This unusual tank was only recorded to have been in action twice. The first action took place between Weser and Nordheim where it destroyed an unidentified armored target. The second action apparently took place in Dessau, on April 21,1945. During the 3rd Armored Divisions advance, the Super Pershing was engaged by what was widely reported to be a King Tiger. Having fired one shell at the American tank, which ricocheted off, the T26E4 returned fire, penetrating the lower plate of the Panzer, causing the ammunition to explode and the turret to fly off. This story was testified to by Gunner Cpl. J. Erwin but the nearest known Tiger II's of the SS 502nd Heavy Panzer Battalion were believed to be located 70 miles from Dessau. Many German tanks were often mistakenly named Tigers, particularly by the Americans, so it may have been a Panzer IV as some reports stated. This is unique model for the collector who wants something that participated in WWII combat but is that wee bit different!
Please note: This kit was previously coded US013S.
- ManufacturerMilicast
- Unit of SaleSingle Unit
- Assembly StatusUnassembled Kit
- Scale1:76
- Age Level17 Years & Up
- Skill Level3 – Intermediate
- ThemeMilitaria
We ship to all countries World Wide. If you receive an error message "No shipping location available" or similar, please contact us directly by e-mail (info@milicast.com) and we shall assist. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Shipments outside the UK may be subject to Duty & Taxes from the government of the destination country. Payment of Duty & Taxes are the responsibility of the customer.
We accept the following payment methods:
To pay by credit or debit card, please select Stripe at checkout.
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.
