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The
M1A1 Abrams main battle tank is the principal combat tank of the
United States Army (and USMC of course).
The
M1 Abrams was designed by the General Dynamics Corporation and
first entered US Army service around 1980.
An
improved version of the M1, the M1A1 was introduced around 1985.
The M1A1 has a 120mm smoothbore gun developed by Rheinmetall GmbH
of Germany. These guns, loaded with depleted-uranium shells, proved
extraordinarily lethal to the tanks.
Later
the M1A2 SEP and TUSK versions entered service, with more protecion
against IEDs and unconventional weapon tactics.
What
makes the M1A1 a leader in tank design is it's ability to fire
on a target, even while operating at top speed. Once the barrel
(weapons system) is locked on a target, no matter what kind of
uneven terrain is covered or how the tank corners, the barrel
stays locked on the target.
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M1A1 Abrams main battle tank is the principal combat tank of the
United States Army (and USMC of course). |
Modelling
the Abram
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Huge
1/16 M1A1 M1A2 Abrams Tank!
22 sprues , photoetch, upper hull , lower hull
and turret.The kit consists of over 1300 parts.
HUGE
1/16 U.S. Main Battle Tank M1A2 Abrams
The model utilizes a durable aluminum alloy lower hull. A
plethora of metal parts includes suspension components such as
drive sprockets, torsion bars and suspension arms. Double pin
tracks are pre-assembled, combining resin links with metal link
pins and connectors, plus rubber pads, for supreme durability
and realism. Includes an aluminum part to recreate the 120mm smoothbore
gun barrel. Included photo-etched parts add a whole extra layer
of authenticity.
M1
Abrams MBT
M1A1
Abrams Tnk with Crew Figures
M1
Abrams Assault Breacher Vehicle
US
Army M1A2 Tusk II - V2, TUSK I, TUSK II with 3 marking options.
Flexible tracks, CROWS and reactive armor inlcuded. Gun shield
parts of V2, TUSKI and TUSK II versions. Photo-etched parts and
masking seal.
US
M1A2 SEP Abrams TUSK I/TUSK II Battle Tank.
Features crisp exterior detail, well rendered running gear
with poly cap, individual track links, spare (road wheel, drive
sprocket), supplemental belly armor, reactive armor blocks for
side skirts and turret, tile-shaped reactive plates, armored shields
for commander and loader machine guns, coaxial machine gun (movable),
commanders M2HB machine gun and CITV (rotable), smoke grenades
dischargers, movable position crew hatches, storage baskets, optional
armor plate (open/closed), VCSU A/C compressor, ammunition boxes,
additional exterior filigree accents, clear parts for (periscopes,
lights, vision ports and optical equipment), photoetch grills.
M1A2
SEP Abrams TUSK II
M1A2 Abrams main battle tank. Due to the threats posed by
RPGs and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) tanks were upgraded
with more protection in the form of Tank Urban Survival Kits (TUSK
I). 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. 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.
M1A1
Abrams "Iraq 2003"
Decals for both US Army & US Marine C Company, 1st Tank
Battalion.Precise mortar and other weapon systms. Accessories
from new tooling, Flexible tracks.
M1A2
Abrams 120mm Gun Tank
120mm smooth bore cannon, M1A1HA was later developed featuring
depleted uranium armor. M1A2 with Intervehicular Information System
(IVIS), Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV) turret and
new style vision block. Includes: Abrams tank, 1 commander figure
and 1 loader torso figure,
and lots of accessories. Decals for 4 desert vehicles and one
NATO vehicle are also included in the kit.
USMC
M1A1 Abrams (Heavy Armor) with Figure Set
USMC M1A1HA (Heavy Armor), first-generation depleted uranium
armor mesh within its composite armor package. The USMC currently
operates 403 M1A1 Abrams tank.
M1-A1
/ A2 Abrams Tank
Contains 616 parts to make any 1 of 5 variants.
M1A1HA, M1A1HA with Track Width Mine Plow, M1A1HA with Mine Roller,
M1A2 Abrams or M1 Panther II Mine Clearing Tank.
US
M1A1 Abrams with Mine Plow
This kit is highly detailed and features an operable movable
Mine Plow. Includes life-like Commander and Loader figures,
movable main turret, and realistic plastic tracks
M1A1
Panther II, U.S. Army
M1 Panther II. This 43-ton American armoured vehicle is basically
an Abrams modified for mine clearing, with the turret removed.
Slide mold technology contributes a .50-cal MG with an opened
muzzle, detailed video cameras, and accurately detailed grenade
launchers. Includes metal tow cables, Highly detailed suspension
with separate suspension arms. Photo-etched frets offer components
for the MG mount and bolt heads. Convenient "Magic Tracks"
are included.
M1A2
SEP Abrams Tusk I/Tusk II/Tusk Battle Tank
Features crisp exterior detail, 1-piece lower hull, detailed
turret, well rendered running gear (individual track links, road
wheels and drive sprocket), supplemental belly armor, reactive
armor blocks for side skirts and turret, tile-shaped reactive
plates, armored shields for Commander and loader machine guns,
multi-part gun barrel, coaxial machine gun, commanders M2HB machine
gun and CITV, smoke grenades dischargers, hinged hatches, storage
baskets, jerry cans and additional exterior filigree accents,
ammunition boxes, transparent clear and green parts for (periscopes,
lights, vision ports and optical equipment), photoetch (grills,
brackets and other accents).
M1A1
Abrams 1991 Desert Storm Edition
M1A2
Abrams
U.S.
Army M1A2 V2 Tusk II
Newly tooled slat armor to protect the turret. Build with
soft rubber or connected track Detailed CROWS, tile-shaped reactive
armor and slat armor. Can be built as V2 or V2 TUSK II Accurate
gun shield with clear parts Features photo-etched parts.
M1A1
Abrans with Mine Plow
Interior details compose of 33 parts turret to include complete
detail for the gun breach, fire control system, ammo storage system,
seats, latches for both the commander and the gunners cupola.
drivers compartment to include driver seat, firewall, bulkhead,
radios, steering column and dashboard.
U.S.
Main Battle Tank M1A2 SEP V2 Abrams
U.S.
Main Battle Tank
K1A1 Battle Tank
M1 Ammo Set
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