Tamiya 89542 1/35 U.S. M60A2 Medium Tank

The M60A2 was designed to follow the M60A1 as the U.S. main battle tank. While the A1’s hull shape was retained the M60A2 featured a number of new design points, not the least of which was a low-profile turret that was fitted with a 152mm combined gun/missile launcher. The tank was capable of firing not only the Shillelagh missile – with a range of 3,000 meters and muzzle velocity of 689m/s – but also conventional and high explosive rounds. This, combined with laser range-finding systems, and a filtration unit designed to protect the crew from attacks with nuclear and chemical weapons, represented an attempt to fit the M60A2 with state-of-the-art technologies of the day. Despite showing good maneuverability and firepower, however, production of the tank was not long-lived and stopped at 540 vehicles.

• This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit.
• Length: 208mm, Width: 104mm.
• The model faithfully captures the form of the tank, including the unusual turret shape as well as the 152mm gun, infrared scope, rear ventilator, stowage basket and more.
• Turret, main gun, commander’s cupola and 12.7mm machine gun are all movable.
• Sliding driver’s hatch is also a movable part, and the turret hatch can be assembled in open or closed fashion.
• Includes commander and driver figure.