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| Hobby Master 1/56 Tech Power Series R/C HT0104 - M1A1HA Abrams (Operation Iraqi Freedom), Platoon Commander, 2nd Platoon, C Company, 1st Marine Division |
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.
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.
Hobby Master's Tech Power Series
Features:
Die-Cast Model
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.)
Authentic Detailing
Pre-Painted,
Tampo Markings Applied
Fully Assembled
Weathering
Rubber tracks
Individual moving wheels
Turret turns manually
Main gun can elevate manually
Tank:
Consists of two micro motors, two tracks
that can be controlled separately to give
real tank like steering. Can easily perform
movements like running
forward/backward, turning, climbing or
descending a slope.
Three frequencies are available:
27, 40, 49Mhz.
Batteries: Requires 3 x AAA, 1 x 9 volt.
These action models will bring you hours
of fun.
Features:
Die-Cast Model
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.)
Authentic Detailing
Pre-Painted,
Tampo Markings Applied
Fully Assembled
Weathering
Rubber tracks
Individual moving wheels
Turret turns manually
Main gun can elevate manually
Tank:
Consists of two micro motors, two tracks
that can be controlled separately to give
real tank like steering. Can easily perform
movements like running
forward/backward, turning, climbing or
descending a slope.
Three frequencies are available:
27, 40, 49Mhz.
Batteries: Requires 3 x AAA, 1 x 9 volt.
These action models will bring you hours
of fun.
Historical Background:
This model depicts the Platoon
Commander, 2nd Platoon, C Company,
2nd Marine Tank Battalion, 1st Marine
Division. It was deployed for the IRAQI
Freedom Action in 2003.
This model depicts the Platoon
Commander, 2nd Platoon, C Company,
2nd Marine Tank Battalion, 1st Marine
Division. It was deployed for the IRAQI
Freedom Action in 2003.
