Hobby Master 1/56 Ground Power Series HG0105 - M1A1HA Abrams (Operation IRAQI Freedom) 1st Platoon, D Company, Task Force Tarawa |
Hobby Master Ground Power Series 1-56 scale
1st Platoon, D Company, Task Force Tarawa.
It was deployed for the IRAQI Freedom Action in 2003. Hobby Master has created a
spectacular series of tanks in this scale. The professionals at Hobby Master make every
piece to exacting standards. Every effort is made to provide the collector with the best
possible reproduction of each vehicle, no matter which one you buy. The colors, paint
schemes, markings, the tracks, the weapons, all are masterfully replicated. The maximum
amount of metal with the minimum amount of plastic along with top notch detailing,
professional painting, great pricing all from a company that cares what the true collector
wants and you have one unbeatable combination. Hobby Master takes great pleasure in
presenting what they feel is a true work of art in this terrific scale. These vehicles have to
be seen to really appreciate the amount of effort that went into each and every piece on
each and every tank.
1st Platoon, D Company, Task Force Tarawa.
It was deployed for the IRAQI Freedom Action in 2003. Hobby Master has created a
spectacular series of tanks in this scale. The professionals at Hobby Master make every
piece to exacting standards. Every effort is made to provide the collector with the best
possible reproduction of each vehicle, no matter which one you buy. The colors, paint
schemes, markings, the tracks, the weapons, all are masterfully replicated. The maximum
amount of metal with the minimum amount of plastic along with top notch detailing,
professional painting, great pricing all from a company that cares what the true collector
wants and you have one unbeatable combination. Hobby Master takes great pleasure in
presenting what they feel is a true work of art in this terrific scale. These vehicles have to
be seen to really appreciate the amount of effort that went into each and every piece on
each and every tank.
| Features: Die-Cast Model Authentic Detailing Fully Assembled True to Scale (1:56) Size: 139.95mm not including cannon - 171.45mm including cannon x 66.55m x 50.8mm ( 5.51in. not including cannon - 6.75in including cannon x 2.62in. x 2.0in.) Weathering, cables, tools and insignia · Painted in Tri Color Camo Markings Tampo applied Rubber tracks Individual moving wheels Turret turns Main gun can be elevated |
Historical Background:
The M1A1HA Abrams (named for General Creighton W. Abrams, former Army Chief of
Staff and commander of the 37th Armored Battalion) performance in the Gulf Conflict
removed any doubts about it's ability as a main battle tank. In 1972 the U.S. Military
wanted a totally new designed tank with up to date equipment and futuristic armor. It had
to be something completely different from the old tanks of WWII, Korea and Vietnam. The
military wanted it to have the ability to be modernized as technology advanced. So in
1973 developmental contracts were awarded and in 1976 field testing began. In 1980
the U.S. Military officially commissioned the 62 ton Abrams but it would be more than 20
years before it was put into an actual battle field environment in the Gulf region. Original
M1 versions were armed with the 105mm cannon, the same as one of it's predecessors,
the M60. But that is where the similarities end, the 105mm cannon had a sophisticated
fire control system that gave the cannon stabilization even on the move. Powered by a
1500 HP gas turbine engine and revolutionary armor along with hundreds of other state
of the art features, the M1 was a fast moving gun platform. In 1984, the next version of
the M1, the M1A1 was given a 120mm smooth bore cannon. Another variant, the
M1A1HA (HA - Heavy Armor) greatly improved on the armor by using depleted uranium.
The Abrams has all four main factors for a superior tank:
Advanced sensors and controls - allows the Abrams to locate and destroy targets.
Superior mobility - very capable of getting to targets and evading the enemy.
Terrific firepower - 120mm cannon capable of destroying almost any target with a wide
range of ordnance.
Armor - advanced armor gives the Abrams a high chance of survivability if hit.
The M1A1HA Abrams (named for General Creighton W. Abrams, former Army Chief of
Staff and commander of the 37th Armored Battalion) performance in the Gulf Conflict
removed any doubts about it's ability as a main battle tank. In 1972 the U.S. Military
wanted a totally new designed tank with up to date equipment and futuristic armor. It had
to be something completely different from the old tanks of WWII, Korea and Vietnam. The
military wanted it to have the ability to be modernized as technology advanced. So in
1973 developmental contracts were awarded and in 1976 field testing began. In 1980
the U.S. Military officially commissioned the 62 ton Abrams but it would be more than 20
years before it was put into an actual battle field environment in the Gulf region. Original
M1 versions were armed with the 105mm cannon, the same as one of it's predecessors,
the M60. But that is where the similarities end, the 105mm cannon had a sophisticated
fire control system that gave the cannon stabilization even on the move. Powered by a
1500 HP gas turbine engine and revolutionary armor along with hundreds of other state
of the art features, the M1 was a fast moving gun platform. In 1984, the next version of
the M1, the M1A1 was given a 120mm smooth bore cannon. Another variant, the
M1A1HA (HA - Heavy Armor) greatly improved on the armor by using depleted uranium.
The Abrams has all four main factors for a superior tank:
Advanced sensors and controls - allows the Abrams to locate and destroy targets.
Superior mobility - very capable of getting to targets and evading the enemy.
Terrific firepower - 120mm cannon capable of destroying almost any target with a wide
range of ordnance.
Armor - advanced armor gives the Abrams a high chance of survivability if hit.
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