Model Kit M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank

• Two metal sheets
• Illustrated instructions
• Item does not come assembled
• 4 1/4"L x 1 1/3"W x 1 1/3"H assembled
• Ages 14 and up

• Product Description

• This do-it-yourself metal M1 Abrams Tank model is etched with fine detail. The Abrams M1 Is an American third-generation main battle tank that entered service in 1980. It features a powerful turbine engine, sophisticated composite armor, and separate ammunition storage in a blow-out compartment for crew safety. Weighing nearly 62 metric tons, it is one of the heaviest battle tanks in service. Introduced with the U.S. Army in 1980, the Abrams M1 has since seen deployment ranging from the Iraq Wars through the Russo-Ukranian War. Fun and satisfying to assemble, the model parts are made from a pair of completely flat laser-etched steel sheets.

On June 14, 1775, the U.S. Army was officially established by the Continental Congress. Within a few days, George Washington received his commission as “General and Commander in chief, of the army of the United Colonies, and all the forces now raised, or to be raised, by them…” From now on, the colonies had a united fighting force that represented all 13 of the British colonies in North America.

The National Archives preserves and protects Army records, including veterans’ service records, medical records, court-martial case files, strategic maps, thousands of photographs, and correspondence related to recipients of the Medal of Honor.

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