Tamiya 32592 - 1/48 U.S. Main Battle Tank M1A2 Abrams  [32592]

The M1 Abrams ended up being formally used in 1980, and features highly recognizable flat surfaces and angular type, plus a powerful fuel turbine motor. It absolutely was created upgrade friendly, as well as other changes throughout its service life have experienced it remain during the cutting edge of military technology in to the present day. One upgraded variation had been the M1A1HA, which sported an L/44 120mm smoothbore gun and depleted uranium armor regarding turret and hull; the M1A2 evolved this design further with technological improvements such as the CITV thermal imaging sight, a Position/Navigation System and built-in sights the commander and also the motorist. Its IVIS system enables advanced interaction and information sharing between friendly automobiles. The M1A2 appeared in 1992 plus in 2003 it saw its first action, in operations in Iraq.