Tamiya 35157 - 1/35 U.S. Marine M60A1  [35157]

Concerning the U.S. M60A1 with Reactive Armor

The design for the venerable M60 tank show goes toward mid 1950's, and was indeed a mainstay within the U.S. military since then. To be able to endure the increasing needs of battlefield operations, it's undergone numerous upgrades and enhancement through the entire past 30 years. First stated in the Warren Army tank plant, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. in October 1963, the kind M60A1 variant is acknowledged one of many masterpieces in U.S. armor history. Major improvements based in the A1 variation had been the M68 105mm main weapon, which was installed in a sleek wedge-shaped monobloc-cast turret. The U.S. Marines, who currently operate he M60A1 tank, have opted to not update it to your A3 variation because of intends to use the M1A1 Abrams primary battle tank. However, they did install the state-of-the-art reactive armor array on the M60's for improved survivability against shaped-charge missiles and shells, calling the tank an M60A1 + (plus). The externally mounted reactive armor (period) applied to the M60A1 + tanks is a bolt-on kit, that's spaced far from the primary armor, including extra dead atmosphere room for increased protection. With the RISE (Reliability Improved Selected Equipment) program, such as the improved stabilized weapon, passive searchlight, a new air cleanser, etc., the M6

Specs & Features

• Detailed plastic parts molded in tan and mounted on sprues.
• Willing to assemble accuracy model kit.
• Realistic synthetic tracks.
• Includes life-like commander and loader figures.
• Movable drivers hatch.
• Practical reactive armor plates indicative for the M60A1.
• Plastic mesh for the turret basket is included.
• Waterslide decals and specific painting directions.
• Includes detailed and informative pictorial instructions.