1/35 scale assembly kit of the M1 A1 Main Battle Tank with 120mm Gun. The M1 Abrams entered U.S. service in 1980, replacing the M60 tank. The M1 remains the principal main battle tank of the United States Army and Marine Corps, and the armies of Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Iraq. Both the M1 and M1A1 Abrams were deployed during the Persian Gulf Conflict and they demonstrated outstanding performance and combat success.
- Tamiya 35156 – Military Miniature Series #156, US M1A1 Abrams MBT
- 1:35 scale, 300mm length
- This plastic kitset requires assembly, paint and glue to complete.
Suggested Paint Colors (not included):
X-10 – Gun Metal
X-11 – Chrome Silver
X-18 – Semi Gloss Black
X-23 – Clear Blue
X-3 – Royal Blue
X-7 – Red
XF-1 – Flat Black
XF-15 – Flat Flesh
XF-49 – Khaki
XF-5 – Flat Green
XF-56 – Metallic Grey
XF-57 – Buff
XF-58 – Olive Green
XF-59 – Desert Yellow
XF-60 – Dark Yellow
XF-64 – Red Brown
XF-7 – Flat Red
The first M1 tank was delivered to the U.S. Army in February 1980, and was officially named and christened the “Abrams” by the widow of the late General Creighton Abrams. This new Abrams tank benefited from the latest technological wonders of the time, giving it enormous advantage on any battlefield. The turret, being very angular and squat, had a very roomy interior. This angular design was combined with Chobham armor for excellent protection against the kinetic energy from hollow charge projectiles. The hull sides and rear panels are vertical, with only the front angled to deflect anti-tank shots. The 1500 horsepower Avco-Lycoming AGT-1500 turbine engine provides remarkable speed and maneuverability plus being regarded as one of the quietest tank powerplants available today.
During the mid 1980's the M1 underwent an improvement program to upgrade the 105mm gun to the type M256 120mm smoothbore cannon. The armor at the frontal area of the lower hull front and turret was also increased, and it was given the new designation of “M1A1.” Other improvements are seen in the enlarged rear turret bustle stowage rack, a new style crosswind sensor, a revised gunner's sight mount, plus reinforced suspension and transmission unit. Both the M1 and M1A1 Abrams were deployed during the Persian Gulf Conflict and they demonstrated outstanding performance and combat success.
