The U.S. M4A1(76W) Sherman HVSS was a late-war variant of the iconic American medium tank, featuring a rounded cast hull and armed with the more powerful 76mm M1A1 gun to better counter German armored threats. It incorporated the improved Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension (HVSS) system, which provided a smoother ride and allowed the use of wider tracks for better mobility across difficult terrain. In contrast, the Israeli M1 Super Sherman was a post-war modernization of the original Sherman platform, extensively upgraded by the Israel Defense Forces. Based on the M4A1 chassis, the M1 variant was refitted with a French CN 105/57 105mm gun, upgraded optics, improved turret layout, and additional armor to meet the demands of Cold War-era combat. While the American M4A1(76W) represented the pinnacle of wartime Sherman development, the Israeli M1 Super Sherman exemplified post-war adaptation, turning a WWII workhorse into a capable and relevant tank well into the 1960s and beyond.
TAKOM Sherman² BOX:
2205 - M4A1 76(w) HVSS
2206 - M1 Super Sherman
1025 - US Army Tank Crewman WW2 w/.50 cal machine gun
