M1A1 AIM TUSK w/Mine Plow (Travel Mode)

Product Dimensions: 5.34 x 2.00 x 1.33 in.

Model History and Information: The Tank Urban Survival Kit is a package of modifications developed for the M1 Abrams after urban fighting in Iraq exposed how vulnerable a tank built for open-country tank battles could be in a city, where fire comes from rooftops, alleys and below. It adds reactive armour to the flanks, a remote weapon station so the commander can fight buttoned up, and protection for the loader's position. In August 2006 General Dynamics received an Army order for 505 kits. The mine plow mounted on the front clears explosives and rubble from a route so that the vehicles behind can pass.

Model Features & Details:

• 1:72 scale US M1A1 AIM Abrams with Tank Urban Survival Kit (TUSK)
• Diecast metal and plastic construction
• Factory pre-assembled and pre-painted, ready to display with no assembly or gluing required
• 120 mm M256 smoothbore main gun with coaxial and roof-mounted machine guns
• TUSK protection package: reactive-armour side tiles, remote weapon station and loader's shield
• Front-mounted mine plow shown raised in travel mode
• Detailed tracked running gear with fitted tracks and road wheels
• Rotating turret for dynamic display
• Finely detailed surface with panel lines, access hatches, tools and stowage
• Authentic finish with pad-printed US Army markings, pad-printed so it will not fade or peel like decals
• Includes a clear display case to protect the model