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Dragon 1:72 US M1A2 SEP Abrams Main Battle Tank - 16th Cavalry Regiment DRR63184

Description: "We will carry out a campaign characterized by shock, by surprise, by flexibility ... and by the application of overwhelming force." - CENTCOM commander General Tommy Franks commenting on the conduct of Operation: Iraqi Freedom, March 21st, 2003 The M1 Abrams was the next stage in American tank development after the M60 series. Chrysler completed the prototype in 1978 and the first production vehicles appeared in 1980 with 30 tanks a month being built in the years that followed by General Dynamics, then a division of Chrysler Motors. Its advanced Chobham armour makes the M1 the best protected US main battle tank yet devised. Its gas turbine engine is smaller and easier to service than a diesel engine, but the extra fuel requirement negates the space saved, which is perhaps why the idea was rejected for acquiring the German-built Leopard 2. Thermal sights, laser rangefinder equipment, and a sophisticated gun stabilization system give the M1 excellent firepower on the move, be it day or night. In the 1991 Gulf War, the Abrams proved itself the best tank in the world, knocking out Iraqi T-72s with impunity. In fact, no Abrams were lost due to enemy fire. According to General Dynamics, international sales of the Abrams tank are strong. Egypt has purchased 777 M1A1 tank kits. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia purchased and fielded 315 M1A2 Abrams tanks in the Royal Saudi Land Forces, and lest we forget the Government of Kuwait, which purchased and fielded 218 M1A2 Abrams tanks in the Kuwaiti Land Forces. All of these nations are considering additional orders or configuration upgrades for their existing fleet of M1A1/A2 tanks. Further M1A2 improvements, called the System Enhancement Program (SEP), are underway to enhance the tank's digital command and control capabilities and to to improve the tank's fightability and lethality. The M1A2 SEP (System Enhancement Package), is the digital battlefield centerpiece for Army XXI. It is the heavy force vehicle that will lead Armor into the next century and transition the close combat mission to the Future Combat System (FCS). The M1A2 SEP is an improved version of the M1A2. It contains numerous improvements in command and control, lethality and reliability. The SEP upgrade includes improved processors, color and high resolution flat panel displays, increased memory capacity, user friendly Soldier Machine Interface (SMI) and an open operating system that will allow for future growth. Major improvements include the integration of the Second Generation Forward Looking Infared (2nd Gen FLIR) sight, the Under Armor Auxiliary Power Unit (UAAPU) and a Thermal Management System (TMS). Pictured here is a 1:72 scale replica of a US M1A2 SEP Abrams main battle tank that was attached to the 1st Battalion, 16th Cavalry Regiment. #DRR63184 Dimensions: Width: 1-3/4-inches Length: 4-3/4-inches Features: - Plastic construction - Rotating turret - Static tracks - Accurate markings and insignia - Comes with an acrylic display case Historical Account: "System Enhancement Package" - In 1998, a program was launched by the US Army to increase upgrade protection of its M1A2 Abrams tanks. The System Enhancement Package (SEP) added improved armor protection, improved system components, improved computer components, and some other improvements. First M1A2 SEP tank was delivered to the US Army in 1999. A total of 240 M1A2 SEP tanks were newly built. Another 300 M1A2 tanks were upgraded to M1A2 SEP standard from previous versions. Notably 400 of the oldest M1A1 tanks were upgraded to M1A2 SEP standard. Also unknown number of the basic refurbished M1 tanks were upgraded to this standard. So the US military operated at least 900 M1A2 SEP main battle tanks. These formed the backbone of the US military armored forces. This tank has not been exported in its original form. Please note: We happily combine multiple sales into one order to reduce shipping charges. Please contact us first to determine the cost of shipping before proceeding to final checkout so we can clarify the procedure with you.

Price: 69.99 USD

Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida

End Time: 2024-07-15T12:02:19.000Z

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Dragon 1:72 US M1A2 SEP Abrams Main Battle Tank - 16th Cavalry Regiment DRR63184Dragon 1:72 US M1A2 SEP Abrams Main Battle Tank - 16th Cavalry Regiment DRR63184

Item Specifics

Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

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Autographed: No

Vehicle Make: United Defense

Color: Camouflage

Vehicle Type: Tank

Custom Bundle: No

Material: Plastic

Scale: 1:72

MPN: Does Not Apply

Age Level: 17 Years & Up

Modified Item: No

Brand: Dragon Armor

Series: Neo Dragon Armor

Type: Tank

Model: M1A2 SEP

Features: Unopened Box, With Case

Vehicle Year: 2023

Country/Region of Manufacture: Hong Kong

Character Family: None

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