Tamiya 35323 - 1/35 Scale Israeli Tank M51  [35323]

Through the 1960's, the Israeli Ordnance Corps upgraded their M4A1 Sherman tanks by equipping these with all the effective French 105mm CN-105-F1 tank weapon and so they was in fact redesignated as M51s. The more expensive tool implied a muzzle braking system finished up being put up to lessen the higher recoil impact and a counterweight finished up being suited to the rear of this turret. The 460hp diesel motor therefore the mix of the Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension (HVSS) and wider T80 songs offered the M51 improved freedom. Through the entire Six-Day War in 1967, the M51s was utilized against more modern T-54/55 tanks along side JS-3 tanks from Egyptian, Iraqi, and Syrian armies. The M51's 105mm gun could undertake these adversaries through the use of HEAT ammo. After the war, these M51s continued to supply with distinction until these people were finally resigned inside the early 1980s.

Specs & qualities:

• 1/35 scale synthetic construction kit. (brand new Tooling)
• Length: 257mm, Width: 86mm.
• The Sherman's turret and hull details in addition to distinctive features, including the 105mm gun, bustle counterweight, and muzzle brake, have now been accurately reproduced.
• Turret and upper hull function practical cast metal surface texture.
• The reduced hull details in addition to the HVSS suspension system system are precisely rendered.
• Belt-type songs realistically reproduce the T80 tracks.
• Accessories such as tools and jerry cans offer heightened scale existence.
• 1 commander and 1 loader torso numbers and 3 types of markings included