Tamiya 1:35 M1A2 SEP Abrams Tusk II

During the Iraq War of 2003 and the subsequent occupation, the M1 Abrams served as the main tank of the US military. While the M1A2 SEP was a highly modernized version including electronics improvements and so on, the US military found that it faced a new threat during the occupation from 2004 onwards, namely in close-quarters urban situations with weapons such as mines and hand-held weapons. Tank Urban Survival Kits (TUSK) were developed to counter such threats, and the original TUSK I added block-shaped reactive armour to the tank sides as well as an anti-mine underplate, additional M2 heavy machine gun above the main gun, and shields for the loader. The TUSK II upgrade further added shields for the commander and the distinctive tile-shaped reactive armour, although these were not fitted to all M1A2 SEPs.

Features:

- Scale: 1:35
- Decals for TUSK I and TUSK II markings
- The model replicates the tank's imposing form
- Includes unique tile-shaped reactive armour, commander and loader shields
- M2 machine gun on the main gun
- Model can be made to feature upgraded TUSK II or TUSK I systems
- Complex reactive armour is constructed with few parts and little fuss
- Includes commander and loader figures (total 2)
- Size: 280mm long x 127mm wide when assembled

This kit is a detailed scale model for hobbyists. Glue and paint sold separately. Contains small parts. Actual product may vary slightly from the pictures shown.