Restock: M1A1 155mm Howitzer
About the M1A1 155mm Howitzer:
The M1 155mm Howitzer was one of the main “Heavy” guns used by the US Army during World War II (M1A1 specifically refers to the most common carriage type mated to the M1 Howitzer). This powerful weapon was to destroy buildings, entrenchments and moderately dug-in artillery pieces. Its high arcing fire made it ideal for neutralizing enemy in defilade positions. There were 163 battalions equipped with the 155mm Howitzer during World War II, making it the third numerous type after the lighter 105mm and 75mm howitzers. It’s ability to fire a 100-pound shell in excess of 16000 yards, plus a sustained a rate of fire eight rounds per minute, gave the 155mm howitzer a much more powerful punch than its smaller cousins. The effectiveness of the 155mm howitzer is often cited as a major factor in Allied victory in Europe and its modern-day equivalent (M777) still provides the back bone of US artillery support to this day.
Additional information about this Brickmania custom building kit:
The M1A1 155mm Howitzer kit includes the following features:
- Fully elevating gun, in excess of 45°
- Deployable carriage with firing pedestal, split tails, and deployable spades.
- Made from 126 genuine LEGO® and BrickArms® elements
- 1/35 scale matches other Brickmania models
- Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years of building experience recommended)
This Brickmania model kit is made from genuine unused LEGO, Brickmania, and BrickArms elements and is shipped disassembled. Also included are full-color printed building instructions and is packaged in a sealed box. All Brickmania building kits are limited production and may be discontinued at any time.
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