United States M1A2 SEP (System Enhancement Package) Tank with Mine Plow (Plowing Mode) "United States Army 1st Battalion 16th Cav Reg Fort Knox" (2
Brand new 1/72 scale plastic model of United States M1A2 SEP (System Enhancement Package) Tank with Mine Plow (Plowing Mode) "United States Army 1st Battalion 16th Cav. Reg. Fort Knox" (2002)" 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 M1A2 SEP (System Enhancement Package) with a mine plow in plowing mode represents a critical evolution of the Abrams main battle tank designed to tackle modern battlefield threats particularly in environments where landmines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) pose significant dangers. The addition of the mine plow allows armored units to breach heavily mined areas by pushing explosive threats aside or detonating them in a controlled manner. This capability has been essential in high-intensity conflicts particularly during operations in Iraq and Afghanistan where roadside bombs and buried explosives were a constant hazard.During the Iraq War M1A2 SEP tanks with mine plows were instrumental in breaching defensive lines and clearing vital routes for coalition forces. In battles such as the 2003 invasion of Iraq and the later counterinsurgency operations in cities like Ramadi and Mosul these tanks led the way t