Tamiya 35269 - 1/35 US M1A2 Tank Abrams  [35269]

Towards M1A2 Abrams

The M1 Abrams, formally commissioned by the united states military in 1980, was designed totally different from past post-WWII US armed forces tanks. Although fitted with the exact same 105mm cannon due to the fact M60, the M1 ended up being powered by a fuel turbine engine and ended up being fitted with spaced armor. In the pipeline become commissioned by the usa military over a long duration, the M1 had been fashioned with future reforms in mind. In 1984, the M1A1 was created with a 120mm smooth bore cannon, and another variant the M1A1HA was later on developed featuring exhausted uranium armor. This then led to the M1A2, that has been fitted with Intervehicular Information System (IVIS), Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV) turret and brand new style vision block. The M1A1HA together with M1A2 both played significant roles functioning Iraqi Freedom, being implemented by land forces plus the aquatic Corps while they moved toward Baghdad.

Specs & Features

• A 1/35 scale replica for the M1A2 Abrams.
• Overall size: 283mm
• Every attribute of the actual M1A2 such as the Commander's Independent Thermal audience (CITV) and a new style vision block have already been accurately reproduced.
• Parts for replication of M1A2 and M1A1HA are given.
• Modified T-158 gear songs
• Clear components for headlights, tail lights and eyesight block.
• Missile Counter Measures unit (MCD), smoke discharger and float brackets additionally included to allow reproduction of Marine Corps variation.
• Fight recognition Panels (CIP), M2 machine gun, and Auxiliary Power Product (APU) add-ons included.
• Comes with Commander and loader half body numbers
• Decals for 4 desert automobiles plus one NATO car are offered.