Veteran Warrior

The M1A1 Abrams was adopted by U.S. forces in August 1984, and while it was originally equipped with a rifled 105mm gun, a later upgrade to a 120mm smoothbore piece significantly improved its offensive capabilities. Also given a precision fire control system and a 1,500hp gas turbine engine, when the M1A1 was fielded in the Gulf War in 1991, it proved more than a match for enemy T-72 tanks. It has remained in service with timely upgrades over the years, and in January 2023 it was announced that the U.S. would send around thirty M1A1s to Ukraine.

About the Model

Length: 300mm, width: 105mm

The M1A1 form is captured in style, with depictions of the flat armour surfaces and the 120mm smoothbore gun

Engine room grilles and armour weld lines add a further layer of detail to the model

Features belt-type depictions of tracks

Nylon mesh is included for recreation of turret rack cover

Markings for tanks provided to Ukraine are included.

Paint and glue not included