TAMIYA
1/35 SCALE MODEL KIT
Military Miniature Series
Israeli Tank M51
Old Tank, New Gun
During the 1960s, the Israeli Defense Forces upgraded their M4A1 Sherman
tanks by equipping them with the powerful French 105mm CN-105-F1 tank
gun
and they were redesignated as M51s.
A muzzle brake was installed to minimize the greater recoil effect and a
large counterweight was fitted to the rear of the turret to offset the
long barrel.
The 460hp diesel engine and the combination of the Horizontal Volute
Spring Suspension (HVSS) and wider T80 tracks gave the M51 improved
mobility.
During the Six-Day War in 1967, the M51s were used against newer T-54/55
tanks
as well as JS-3 tanks from Egyptian, Iraqi, and Syrian armies and proved
their superiority. |
About the Model
1/35 scale plastic assembly kit of the M51. Length: 257mm, Width: 86mm.
★Distinctive form of the tank is accurately reproduced based on a thorough study of an actual museum example.
★The cast turret has rich finish.
★Realistic HVSS suspension and T80 tracks.
★Commander & loader figures, plus 3 types of marking options included. |
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