T26E4 Super Pershing
Bring one of America’s rarest late-war armoured vehicles to your collection with this detailed T26E4 Super Pershing model. Developed during the final months of World War II, the Super Pershing was an experimental evolution of the standard M26 Pershing, created to improve American firepower against heavily armoured German tanks.
Historical Background
The T26E4 was equipped with a powerful long-barrelled 90 mm gun designed to deliver greater armour penetration than the standard Pershing armament. One prototype was deployed to Europe in 1945 and assigned to the US 3rd Armored Division, where it received additional field-modified armour before entering combat in Germany.
Battlefield Role
Designed as a heavily armed breakthrough and tank-fighting vehicle, the Super Pershing was intended to engage formidable German armour at extended ranges. Its enhanced gun gave US forces a platform capable of confronting vehicles such as the Panther and Tiger, although the war ended before the type could be produced or deployed in significant numbers.
Distinctive Appearance
The T26E4 is instantly recognisable by its exceptionally long 90 mm gun barrel, prominent gun-balancing equipment and imposing turret profile. The combat prototype’s improvised additional armour, including plates fitted to the turret and hull, gives it a rugged and uniquely battle-modified appearance. These features make the Super Pershing a striking centrepiece for late-war dioramas, model railways, wargaming displays and military vehicle collectors.
Fun Fact
The additional armour fitted to the Super Pershing in Europe was created in the field rather than being part of its original factory configuration, giving the vehicle one of the most distinctive silhouettes of any American tank deployed during World War II.
Available Scales
1:87, 1:76, 1:72, 1:48, 1:35
Finish Options
Cleaned Resin Grey, Grey Primed - Ready for Painting, Historical Base Colour
Very small details may vary slightly depending on the scale selected.
