The M1 Abrams served as the US military's main battle tank during the 2003 Iraq War and subsequent occupation. The M1A2 SEP was a state-of-the-art version that, among other things, improvements in electronics, but during the occupation beginning in 2004, the U.S. military faced a new threat from weapons such as mines and small arms in urban areas.
DAs Tank Urban Survival Kits (TUSK) are designed to address such threats.
The original TUSK I featured block-shaped reactive armor on the tank sides, an anti-mine plate, an additional M2 heavy machine gun above the main gun and protective shields for the loader.
The TUSK II upgrade added additional shields for the commander and the distinctive tile-shaped reactive armor, although these were not installed on all M1A2 SEPs.
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DAs Tank Urban Survival Kits (TUSK) are designed to address such threats.
The original TUSK I featured block-shaped reactive armor on the tank sides, an anti-mine plate, an additional M2 heavy machine gun above the main gun and protective shields for the loader.
The TUSK II upgrade added additional shields for the commander and the distinctive tile-shaped reactive armor, although these were not installed on all M1A2 SEPs.
Plastic model kit
Scale 1:72
unbuilt / unpainted
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