Eaglemoss 1:72 Modern Combat Vehicles CV0001
General Dynamics M1 Abrams Diecast Model
USMC 1st Marine Div, Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| General Dynamics M1 Abrams | | 5.25" | | 2" |
The M1 Abrams is an American third-generation main battle tank produced by the United States. It is named after General Creighton Abrams, former Army Chief of Staff and Commander of U.S. military forces in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1972. Highly mobile, designed for modern armored ground warfare, the M1 is well armed and heavily armored. Notable features include the use of a powerful multifuel turbine engine, the adoption of sophisticated composite armor, and separate ammunition storage in a blow-out compartment for crew safety. Weighing nearly 68 short tons (almost 62 metric tons), it is one of the heaviest main battle tanks in service.
General Dynamics delivered the first M1 Abrams to the U.S. Army in 1980. The Abrams is a full tracked, low profile land combat system possessing a high degree of armor protection, lethal firepower, maneuverability and agility. It is built primarily from sturdy rolled homogeneous armor steel plates, sandwiched around thicker protective material. Its four man crew is aided by an array of sensors that constantly monitor the tank's tilt, the turret's motion and any gusts of wind; a computer adjusts the gun accordingly to keep it aimed at its target. With this system, the M1 can take out other tanks while on the move. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Eaglemoss Collections "1:72 Modern Combat Vehicles" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of modern day military vehicles in 1:72 scale. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging.
Eaglemoss Collections "1:72 Modern Combat Vehicles" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Rotating turret and accurate hull.
- Fitted, non-moving tracks and detailed non-rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
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