Product Description
Tamiya 35326 US M1A2 SEP Abrams Tusk II Plastic Model Kit (TAM35326)
Note: Model Kit Assembly Required
During the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, the U.S. deployed its latest M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks and these continued to be used in Iraq during the subsequent occupation period. Due to the threats posed by RPGs and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the urban environments, the tanks were upgraded with more protection in the form of Tank Urban Survival Kits (TUSK I) in 2004. The upgrade included features such as reactive armor on the hull sides, hull underside armor to protect against land mines, an M2 machine gun mounted above the main gun barrel, infrared cameras for the crew, and an external telephone for communication with accompanying infantry. A further development called TUSK II added features such as tile-shaped reactive armor to the turret and hull sides, armored shield for the commander, and a rear-view camera. The TUSK kits could be installed in field depots in about 12 hours and different tanks had different features equipped. TUSK kits could only be installed in theatre due to the reactive armor.
The Tamiya 1/35 scale model uses new data gathered to ensure it is the best M1A1 kit in the model world.
Features:
- 1:35 scaled plastic Model
- Detailed Static Display Model
- Includes parts to depict both Tusk I & Tusk II Features
- Commander & Loader Figures
- 3 Types of Markings
Includes:
- (1) 1/35th Scale Model Kit
Needed To Complete:
- Plastic Cement
- Paint
