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

Throughout the 1960's, the Israeli Ordnance Corps upgraded their M4A1 Sherman tanks by equipping all of them with the effective French 105mm CN-105-F1 tank gun in addition they were redesignated as M51s. The larger weapon suggested a muzzle braking system was set up to reduce the more recoil effect and a counterweight ended up being suited to the rear of the turret. The 460hp diesel engine as well as the mix of the Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension (HVSS) and wider T80 songs gave the M51 improved mobility. During the Six-Day War in 1967, the M51s had been utilized against newer T-54/55 tanks plus JS-3 tanks from Egyptian, Iraqi, and Syrian armies. The M51's 105mm weapon could accept these adversaries through HEAT ammo. After the war, these M51s continued to serve with difference until they were finally resigned inside very early 1980s.

Specs & Features:

• 1/35 scale plastic installation kit. (All New Tooling)
• Length: 257mm, Width: 86mm.
• The Sherman's turret and hull details also distinctive features, including the 105mm weapon, bustle counterweight, and muzzle brake, are accurately reproduced.
• Turret and upper hull feature realistic cast steel area texture.
• The low hull details and HVSS suspension system are correctly rendered.
• Belt-type tracks realistically reproduce the T80 songs.
• Accessories particularly tools and jerry cans provide heightened scale existence.
• 1 commander and 1 loader torso numbers and 3 forms of markings included