{"product_id":"hlh-tam35326","title":"Tamiya 1\/35 Us M1A2 Sep Abrams Tusk Ii – 35326","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTamiya 1\/35 Us M1A2 Sep Abrams Tusk Ii – 35326\u003c\/strong\u003e is an unassembled Tamiya plastic model kit. Manufacturer part number 35326 identifies this exact release and scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout this kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, the U.S. deployed its latest M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks and these continued to be used in Iraq during the subsequent occupation period. Due to the threats posed by RPGs and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the urban environments, the tanks were upgraded with more protection in the form of Tank Urban Survival Kits (TUSK I) in 2004. The upgrade included features such as reactive armor on the hull sides, hull underside armor to protect against land mines, an M2 machine gun mounted above the main gun barrel, infrared cameras for the crew, and an external telephone for communication with accompanying infantry. A further development called TUSK II added features such as tile-shaped reactive armor to the turret and hull sides, armored shield for the commander, and a rear-view camera. The TUSK kits could be installed in field depots in about 12 hours and different tanks had different features equipped. TUSK kits could only be installed in theatre due to the reactive armor. The Tamiya 1\/35 scale model uses new data gathered to ensure it is the best M1A1 kit in the model world. Tamiya » Plastic Model Kits » Armor » 1\/35 Armor » Tamiya 1\/35 Us M1A2 Sep Abrams Tusk Ii - 35326 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tamiya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35326\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 499 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly required.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cement, paint and finishing supplies are sold separately unless the package specifically states otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plastic-model-kits\"\u003eplastic model kits\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tamiya-diecast-models\"\u003eTamiya models\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53053098524984,"sku":"TAM35326","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6049\/2625\/files\/us-m1a2-sep-abrams-tusk-ii-us-m1a2-sep-abrams-tusk-ii-35326-1.jpg-4445_50ddad8b-c53f-472b-af02-dffdd383f629.jpg?v=1790745965","url":"https:\/\/munclemikes.com\/products\/hlh-tam35326","provider":"Muncle Mikes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}