IDF Achzarit APC - early

Plastic kit for building the Israeli armored personnel carrier Achzarit (early)

• 1:35 scale
• Dimensions LxW (built): 220 x 106 mm
• 750+ parts
• Photo-etched, clear and vinyl parts included
• single link chains
• not built/not painted
• Paint and glue not included

The Achzarit is based on the Soviet-built T-54/T-55 tank, beginning with those captured from Arab armies during the Arab-Israeli wars. The IDF took the old T-55 tank and removed its turret and the chassis was modified for troop carriage by adding a troop compartment and a rear door. The original Soviet-made water-cooled diesel engine was replaced with a more compact and powerful diesel engine, and other internal systems were upgraded. Reactive armor was installed over the original armored tank chassis. The APC was created in 1988.