The plastic model kit Tamiya 35365 U.S. Airborne Tank M551 Sheridan (Vietnam War) is a faithful replica of the American light airborne tank M551 Sheridan in 1/35 scale. This advanced model, produced by the renowned company Tamiya, represents one of the most important armored vehicles used by the United States Army during the Vietnam War—an ideal choice for enthusiasts of twentieth-century history and military modeling.

The M551 Sheridan tank was developed in the 1960s for the U.S. Army’s airborne forces. It was a unique vehicle in terms of design—as the first American tank, it combined lightness (thanks to an aluminum hull) and the ability to be airdropped. The model replicates the typical configuration of the vehicle used during the Vietnam conflict, collecting features characteristic of examples from both the early and late 1960s, the period of the Cold War. The Sheridan was used, among other engagements, during the 1968 Tet Offensive.

• Scale: 1/35 – length of the completed model is approx. 185 mm
• Country of use: United States
• Historical period: Vietnam War, Cold War (1960s–70s)
• Material: high-quality plastic – parts molded with attention to detail, crisp armor divisions, and realistic textures
• Kit contents:
  • complete tank model to assemble;
  • three realistic U.S. soldier figures;
  • two versions of US Army unit markings to choose from;
  • clear, illustrated assembly instructions.
• Category: plastic model kit
• Optional accessories: metal barrel and photo-etched parts (Tamiya 12687), ration boxes (Tamiya 12685) – for even greater realism and model customization.

The Tamiya M551 Sheridan model is recommended for both intermediate and experienced military modelers (difficulty level 3/5) who wish to expand their collection of Vietnam War vehicles. High quality fit, sharply reproduced detailing, and customization options make this kit an excellent base for dioramas. The product does not include glue or paints—we recommend using acrylic or enamel hobby paints as specified by the manufacturer’s instructions.