{"product_id":"u-s-airborne-m551-sheridan-vietnam-war-1-35-model-kit-by-tamiya","title":"U.S. Airborne M551 Sheridan (Vietnam War) 1:35 Model Kit by Tamiya","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild one of the most distinctive American armoured vehicles of the Vietnam War with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTamiya U.S. Airborne M551 Sheridan (Vietnam War) 1:35 Model Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This highly detailed kit accurately recreates the M551 Sheridan in its Vietnam configuration, featuring finely moulded plastic parts, realistic surface detailing and authentic U.S. Army markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Tamiya's renowned engineering and excellent fit, this kit offers an enjoyable building experience for modern military enthusiasts, collectors and diorama builders looking to recreate Vietnam War scenes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale: 1:35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Tamiya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle: U.S. Airborne M551 Sheridan (Vietnam War)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely detailed plastic parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed hull, turret and suspension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic U.S. Army decal options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlue and paints not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic model kit parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecal sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Original Vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM551 Sheridan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a lightweight airborne reconnaissance tank developed for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnited States Army\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during the 1960s. Designed to provide airborne and cavalry units with a highly mobile armoured vehicle, it entered service in 1967 and combined relatively light weight with impressive firepower, making it one of the most unconventional armoured vehicles of its era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sheridan was armed with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e152mm M81 gun\/launcher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, capable of firing conventional high-explosive rounds as well as the MGM-51 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShillelagh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e guided anti-tank missile. While the missile system was rarely used in Vietnam, the powerful 152mm gun proved highly effective in infantry support, bunker destruction and jungle combat, where its large-calibre ammunition offered considerable firepower against enemy positions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVietnam War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the M551 was primarily employed by U.S. cavalry units for reconnaissance, convoy escort and direct fire support. Its aluminium armour kept the vehicle light enough for air transport but offered only limited protection against mines and anti-tank weapons. Despite this, crews appreciated its mobility, speed and ability to deliver overwhelming firepower in difficult terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sheridan continued to serve with the U.S. Army after Vietnam, including during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation Just Cause\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Panama in 1989 and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGulf War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 1991, where it supported airborne operations. Although eventually retired in the 1990s, it remained in use as a training vehicle for several years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, the M551 Sheridan is remembered as one of the most innovative American armoured vehicles of the Cold War. Its unique combination of airborne mobility, advanced weapon systems and battlefield versatility secured its place in military history and made it a popular subject among military historians and scale modellers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a plastic model kit and requires assembly. Glue, paints and modelling tools are sold separately. Due to the small parts and detailed assembly involved, this kit is recommended for experienced beginners and above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SCH Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60221346480462,"sku":"35365","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/3360\/5198\/files\/35365_01.jpg?v=1785087010","url":"https:\/\/schmodels.co.uk\/products\/u-s-airborne-m551-sheridan-vietnam-war-1-35-model-kit-by-tamiya","provider":"SCH Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}