United States M1A1 AIM TUSK (Tank Urban Survival Kit) with Mine Plow (Travel Mode) "United States Marine Corps 8th Tank Battalion II MED Iraq" (2003)
Brand new 1/72 scale plastic model of United States M1A1 AIM (Abrams Integrated Management) TUSK (Tank Urban Survival Kit) with Mine Plow (Travel Mode) "United States Marine Corps 8th Tank Battalion II MED Iraq" (2003) Green Camouflage "NEO Dragon Armor" Series plastic model by Dragon Models. Limited edition. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Comes in plastic display showcase. This model does not have any openings. Rotating turret for dynamic display options. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Dimensions approximately L-4.5(5.25 with cannon) W-2 H-1.75 inches. Pad printed markings and placards that wont fade or peel like decals for long-lasting. High-quality markings include a protective display case to keep the model in pristine condition. It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. HISTORY ASPECTS:The M1A1 AIM (Abrams Integrated Management) with TUSK (Tank Urban Survival Kit) and Mine Plow in travel mode represents one of the most formidable adaptations of the Abrams main battle tank. Developed to enhance the survivability and effectiveness of the M1A1 in urban and high-threat environments this variant was widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Equipped with reactive armor remote weapon stations and a mine plow system it allowed U.S. forces to breach enemy defenses clear improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and maintain dominance in both open battlefields and complex urban terrain.During the Iraq War particularly in operations such as the Second Battle of Fallujah in 2004 and later counterinsurgency missions Abrams tanks with TUSK modifications provided critical support in heavily fortified urban areas. The mine plow system allowed armored units to breach roadblocks and clear suspec