Details of Trumpeter 00335 1/35 USMC M1A1HA Abrams With TWMP
Basic Specifications
• Item No.: Trumpeter 00335
• Scale: 1/35
• Subject: USMC M1A1HA Abrams Heavy Armor Main Battle Tank with Track Width Mine Plow
• Kit Type: Unpainted plastic assembly kit, glue and paint required
• Completed Dimensions: Length 310 mm, Width 112 mm, Height 88 mm
• Parts Count: Over 430 pieces
• Photo-etched parts: Not included
• Package Weight: approx 650 g
• Figures, glue, paints and tools NOT included
Kit Contents
• Complete accurate USMC-spec M1A1HA heavy armor hull and turret assembly
• Authentic full TWMP Track Width Mine Plow assembly with detailed support structure
• Detailed 120mm M256 smoothbore main gun barrel with thermal insulation sleeve
• 12.7mm roof machine gun and 7.62mm coaxial machine gun component set
• Full road wheels, return rollers, drive sprockets and idler wheel sets
• Complete torsion bar suspension system for realistic static chassis presentation
• Realistic flexible track links with standard Abrams tread pattern details
• Turret sighting systems, smoke grenade launchers and exterior combat fittings
• Hull side skirts, stowage bins and USMC standard exterior accessories
• Exclusive decals for United States Marine Corps marking schemes
• Detailed step-by-step assembly instruction manual
Kit Features
• Precise 1/35 scale model depicting USMC M1A1HA Abrams with operational TWMP mine plow configuration
• Faithfully reproduced heavy HA composite armor turret and reinforced hull structure
• Fully detailed Track Width Mine Plow with accurate frame, blade and connection hardware
• Accurately restored M256 120mm smoothbore gun and standard fire control exterior layout
• Rich surface textures including panel lines, bolt details and layered armor features
• Realistic suspension and flexible tracks restore authentic Marine Corps tank posture
• Highlights specialized mine-clearing combat configuration for frontline assault operations
• Ideal for US military armor collection and Gulf War / modern assault diorama building
• Balanced part layout, friendly for standard assembly, painting and weathering modification
Recommended Skill Level
• Suitable for USMC military vehicle collectors and modern NATO armor enthusiasts
• Beginner to intermediate skill level, easy to complete full assembly and detailed finishing
Historical Background
• The M1A1HA TWMP is a specialized mine-clearing variant of the USMC M1A1HA Abrams main battle tank, optimized for frontline obstacle clearance missions.
• Fitted with Track Width Mine Plow equipment, the tank is capable of clearing buried mines and explosive ordnance during assault advances.
• Retaining the enhanced depleted uranium composite HA armor, it provides superior battlefield survivability in high-threat environments.
• Widely deployed with US Marine Corps armored units, it served in Gulf War and subsequent overseas rapid-response operations.
• This mine-clearing configuration greatly improves formation mobility and operational safety during offensive combat missions.
Full‑Size Vehicle Specifications (USMC M1A1HA Abrams with TWMP)
• Combat Weight: 64.5 tons (with full TWMP assembly)
• Overall Length (gun forward): 10.35 m
• Overall Width: 3.66 m
• Overall Height: 2.44 m
• Engine: AGT-1500 gas turbine engine, 1500 hp
• Max road speed: 67 km/h
• Cruising range: 426 km
• Main Armament: 120mm M256 smoothbore tank gun
• Secondary Armament: 1 × 12.7mm roof machine gun, 2 × 7.62mm machine guns
• Special Equipment: Track Width Mine Plow (TWMP) mine-clearing system
• Defensive Equipment: Enhanced HA heavy composite armor, smoke grenade launchers
• Crew: 4 personnel
