UPC Code: 4950344353262

US Main BattleTank M1A2 SEP Abrams TUSK II

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 M1A2 kit in the model world.

Specifications:

• Scale: 1/35
• Length: 8-1/2" (216mm)
• Width: 4" (102mm
• A scale static display replica of the M1A2 Abrams.
• Can also be built as M1A1HA or Marine Corps vehicle.
• A2 turret with CITV and new style vision block.
• Combat Identification Panels (CIP).
• Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) accessories.
• Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV).
• Realistic, continuous vinyl tracks.
• Bustle rack with mesh bottom.
• Commander and loader figures with realistic uniform details.
• Five sets of waterslide decals: 4 types of Desert versions, and 1 NATO version.
• Additional field equipment include ammunition containers, Jerry cans, binoculars, and more.
• Illustrated assembly guide.

Requirements:

• Assembly
• Plastic cement
• Modeling Knife
• Pin Vise
• Paint (TAMIYA: Light Sand, NATO Green, NATO Brown, NATO Black, Royal Blue, Gun Metal, Chrome Silver, Gold Leaf, Sky Blue, Semi Gloss Black, Smoke, Clear Blue, Clear Red, Titanium Gold, Flat Black, Flat Red, Flat Flesh, Metallic Grey, Buff, Dark Yellow, Olive Drab)