The M1 Abrams is an American third-generation main battle tank. Highly mobile, designed for modern armoured ground warfare, the M1 is well armed and heavily armoured. Notable features include the use of a powerful multi-fuel turbine engine, the adoption of sophisticated composite armour, and separate ammunition storage in a blow-out compartment for crew safety. Weighing nearly 68 short tons (almost 62 metric tons), it is one of the heaviest main battle tanks in service.
This new kit is specific to Operation Desert Storm, being an early (1991) version of the M1A1 prior to the upgrades fitted after bitter experience in the urban environs of Iraq.
The kit comprises a much more build-friendly 557 parts in dark yellow plastic, 202 parts in grey (tracks) and 75 parts in clear.
