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USMC M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank - 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq, 2003 (1:72 Scale)
USMC M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank - 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Iraq, 2003

Dragon USMC M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank - 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq, 2003




 
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Dragon DRR62016 USMC M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank - 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq, 2003 (1:72 Scale) "Semper Fi!" (Always Faithful!)
- Motto of the US Marine Corps

The M1 Abrams was the next stage in American tank development after the M60 series. Chrysler completed the prototype in 1978 and the first production vehicles appeared in 1980 with 30 tanks a month being built in the years that followed by General Dynamics, then a division of Chrysler Motors. Its advanced Chobham armour makes the M1 the best protected US main battle tank yet devised. Its gas turbine engine is smaller and easier to service than a diesel engine, but the extra fuel requirement negates the space saved, which is perhaps why the idea was rejected for acquiring the German-built Leopard 2. Thermal sights, laser rangefinder equipment, and a sophisticated gun stabilization system give the M1 excellent firepower on the move, be it day or night. In the 1991 Gulf War, the Abrams proved itself the best tank in the world, knocking out Iraqi T-72s with impunity. In fact, no Abrams were lost due to enemy fire.

According to General Dynamics, international sales of the Abrams tank are strong. Egypt has purchased 777 M1A1 tank kits. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia purchased and fielded 315 M1A2 Abrams tanks in the Royal Saudi Land Forces, and lest we forget the Government of Kuwait, which purchased and fielded 218 M1A2 Abrams tanks in the Kuwaiti Land Forces. All of these nations are considering additional orders or configuration upgrades for their existing fleet of M1A1/A2 tanks.

This particular 1:72 scale M1A1 Abrams main battle tank was used by the US Marine Corps' 1st Marine Expeditionary Force during their assault on Iraq in 2003. Sold Out!

Dimensions:
Length: 5-1/4-inches
Width: 2-inches

Release Date: July 2010

Historical Account: "Eye Mef" - The I Marine Expeditionary Force (pronounced as first) is a Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) of the United States Marine Corps primarily composed of the 1st Marine Division, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and 1st Marine Logistics Group. Among Marines, it is common to pronounce I MEF as "eye mef", "first mef", or "one mef".

When directed, I MEF deploys and is employed as a Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) in support of Combatant Commander (COCOM) requirements for contingency response or Major Theater War; with appropriate augmentation, serves as the core element of a Joint Task Force (JTF); prepares and deploys combat ready MAGTF's to support COCOM presence and crisis response; and supports service and COCOM initiatives as required.

Features
  • Open window display packaging
  • Highly popular and collectible item
  • True to 1/72 scale
  • Fully accurate mold
  • Fully assembled
  • Historically accurate markings and insignia

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