Panda Hobby 35038 1/35 M1 IP "Abrams" MBT

Panda Hobby brings us a kit of the IP (Improved Performance) version of the M1 Abrams tank! 

Instead of the usual 120mm gun as seen on the M1A2, it carries a 51-port 105mm M68A1 rifle. The armor is the updated BRL-2 type. 894 units of this tank were produced from 1984 to 1986. Photo-etched parts are included. 

The M1 Abrams is a modern 3rd generation American Main Battle Tank. The first prototypes of the vehicle were created in the 1970s, and serial production started in 1979 continues to this day. To date (2018), about 10500 tanks of this type have been produced. The M1 Abrams is powered by a turbo-shaft (turbine) engine Avco Lycoming AGT-1500C 1500 hp. The vehicle is armed with a 105mm M68A1 tank gun in the M1 version, and a 120mm M256 tank gun in the M1A1 and later versions. The additional armament is 1 12.7 mm machine gun and 2 7.62 mm M240 machine guns.

Includes

• Decals
  
• photo-etched parts
  
• copper cable