Brand new 1/72 scale plastic model of United States M1A1 AIM (Abrams Integrated Management) Tank with Mine Plow (Plowing Mode) #68 "United States Army" Olive Drab "NEO Dragon Armor" Series plastic model by Dragon Models. Limited edition. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Comes in plastic display showcase. This model does not have any openings. Rotating turret for dynamic display options. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Dimensions approximately L-4.5(5.25 with cannon) W-2 H-1.75 inches. Pad printed markings and placards that wont fade or peel like decals for long-lasting. High-quality markings include a protective display case to keep the model in pristine condition. It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. HISTORY ASPECTS:The M1A1 AIM (Abrams Integrated Management) Tank Urban Survival Kit (TUSK) with Mine Plow is a heavily modified version of the iconic M1 Abrams main battle tank. The AIM program focused on upgrading and refurbishing older M1A1 models enhancing their performance survivability and reliability. The TUSK package further adapted the Abrams for urban combat environments featuring improved crew protection reactive armor remote weapon stations and enhanced belly armor to mitigate the effects of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The addition of a mine plow allowed the M1A1 to clear explosive mines and debris ensuring safe passage for following troops and vehicles.This configuration of the M1A1 AIM TUSK proved invaluable during the Iraq War where it was deployed extensively in urban and desert combat scenarios. The tank’s mine plow was particularly critical in clearing routes of hidden threats in cities like Baghdad Fallujah and Ramadi. In these high-stakes envir