Creating the final push for the Allied to win the war; Class A restored; Top item of the T&T Spring Auction!
DESCRIPTION
Introduction
The M36 Tank Destroyer, formally 90-mm Gun Motor Carriage, was the ultimate American tank destroyer during World War II that helped the Allies win! Besides the M10 Wolverine and the superfast M18, which could drive up to 57 mph (92 km/h), the US Army needed a more powerful gun and better armored vehicle to hunt down the latest developments in German tanks, including the Panther and Tigers. Therefore, the US Army created an upgraded version of the M10 using the M10A1 hull.
The turret was completely redesigned for the new and heavier gun. The M10A1 hull with the new turret created eventually the M36. The M36 was so beloved that the US Army ran out of M10A1 hulls and had to start using M4A3 and M4A2 (same as M10 hulls).
Condition
This M36 was built based on a M10A1 hull with the M10A1 serial number 1186. In the last three years the M36 “Big Chief” has been restored to Class A condition. This is therefore the top item of the Tracks & Trade Spring auction, as M36 Jacksons in this condition are very rare.
It is estimated that in Europe this is the only M36 that has been restored to its original glory!
Furthermore, the current owner named this M36 “Big Chief” and marked it with USA registration 40177412, 4th Armored Division as a tribute to the 704th tank destroyer battalion.
Variants
90-mm Gun Motor Carriage M36 - 90-mm gun turret on M10A1 GMC hull.
90-mm Gun Motor Carriage M36B1 - 90-mm gun turret on M4A3 Sherman hull and chassis.
90-mm Gun Motor Carriage M36B2 - 90-mm gun turret on M4A2 (same as M10) hull. Armored covers for turret were added to some.
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