Tamiya Kit #35323 Israeli M51 Tank 1:35 Sealed

Description: Tamiya Kit #35323 Israeli M51 Tank 1:35 Scale. Sealed box. During the 1960's, the Israeli Ordnance Corps upgraded their M4A1 Sherman tanks by equipping them with the powerful French 105mm CN-105-F1 tank gun and they were redesignated as M51s. The larger gun meant a muzzle brake was installed to minimize the greater recoil effect and a counterweight was fitted to the rear of the turret. The 460hp diesel engine and the combination of the Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension (HVSS) and wider T80 tracks gave the M51 improved mobility. During the Six-Day War in 1967, the M51s were used against newer T-54/55 tanks as well as JS-3 tanks from Egyptian, Iraqi, and Syrian armies. The M51's 105mm gun could take on these adversaries by using HEAT ammunition. After the war, these M51s continued to serve with distinction until they were finally retired in the early 1980s.About the Model1/35 scale plastic assembly kit of the M51. Length: 257mm, Width: 86mm. ★Distinctive form of the tank is accurately reproduced based on a thorough study of an actual museum example. ★The cast turret has rich finish. ★Realistic HVSS suspension and T80 tracks. ★Commander & loader figures, plus 3 types of marking options included. Please review photos. If you have any questions please ask. We offer reduced shipping on multiple items. Please click on See Details under Shipping. Save on shipping!! Buy multiple items using the Add to Cart Button. Choose the same shipping service and your total shipping charges will be reduced. Using Buy It Now will result in individual orders with higher shipping costs. We are a retail hobby shop posting hundreds of collectible or rare and hard to find items from all types of hobbies. Please visit our eBay Store for more items as they change daily.

Price: 40 USD

Location: Lancaster, Ohio

End Time: 2024-09-24T20:20:34.000Z

Shipping Cost: 10 USD