Tamiya 35140 1/35 Scale U.S. M60A3 105mm Gun Tank Assembly Model kit

The M60A3 and M1 Abrams were the mainstay of U.S. tank forces during the 1980s. The M60A3 featured a cast iron chassis that was inherited from the M48 tanks that first appeared in the 1950s, and was powered by a super-charged air-cooled diesel. The turret, too, was manufactured from cast iron, and was mounted with a 105mm gun with thermal sleeve to provide protection from barrel distortion. Other technologically-advanced additions at the time included a laser based rangefinder and ballistic computer, allowing the M60A3 to pack a fearsome punch. Production began in 1978, and the 3,600 examples produced went on to fulfill a leading military role for in excess of 20 years.

About the Model
1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 270mm, Width: 104mm. ¡ïThe model faithfully captures the form of the M60A3 with rounded cast turret, and lower hull. ¡ïThe turret depicts the cast iron finish of the real tank with great realism. ¡ïThe model can be assembled with or without thermal sleeve attached to the main gun. ¡ïChoose whether to construct the model with open or closed crew hatch. The driver's hatch is movable. ¡ïAuthentic suspension is recreated using separate parts. ¡ïBelt-type tracks. ¡ï3 sets of markings and a commander figure are included with the kit. ¡ïComes with a wide range of accessories recreating small arms and other equipment.