Academy 13202 - M1A1 ABRAMS "IRAQ 2003" (1:35)
Academy M1A1 ABRAMS "IRAQ 2003" (1:35) is a plastic kit focused on Abrams tanks used in Iraq during 2003. The box includes two subject options, one for the US Army and one for the USMC, with decals for both. Variant-specific parts cover different smoke dischargers, a choice of APU or rear turret basket, the USMC dazzler, thermal IFF panels, and a crew figure.
Academy M1A1 ABRAMS "IRAQ 2003" (1:35) depicts the Abrams in the configurations seen during the 2003 Iraq campaign. Rather than a generic M1A1 release, this boxing is built around period equipment and the visible differences between US Army and USMC vehicles.
The vehicle in context
The M1A1 entered service in 1985 as an improved Abrams variant. It introduced a 120 mm smoothbore gun, upgraded armor, and NBC protection. This version was one of the principal US tank types used in Iraq in 2003, which is the specific timeframe represented here.
Two marked subjects
The decal sheet covers M1A1, B Company, 3 Tank Battalion, 66 Armored Regiment, US Army, Iraq 2003, and M1A1, C Company, 1 Tank Battalion, USMC, Iraq 2003. Matching build choices are included as well, notably Army or USMC smoke dischargers and the optional USMC dazzler.
Build options in the box
Additional parts allow a choice of APU or rear turret basket, and thermal IFF panels are included too. Crew hatches and the gunner's sight doors can be shown open or closed, which helps tailor the finished model to the selected vehicle or display idea. A crew figure is also provided.
| Category: | Military Vehicles |
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| Weight: | 0.632 kg |
| EAN: | 603550132025 |
| Scale: | 1/35 |
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