Abrams M1A1D Desert Model Tank

Pass on the Family Pride with this Astonishing and Captivating Abrams M1A1D Desert model tank

Warplanes proudly brings you yet another product we are deeply proud of: the Abrams M1A1D Desert model tank. This Abrams M1A1D Desert model tank is made from only the finest grade of mahogany, worked to a perfect scale copy of the Abrams M1A1D Desert. The design of the the body of this art piece is carefully carved, mirrored from the actual Abrams M1A1D Desert. Cover it in a detailed, complete paint scheme, that includes tank's distinct markings, and you get a one of a kind model tank you can definitely be proud of!

To preserve the Abrams M1A1D Desert's exquisite design, a coat of clear lacquer is finally applied to its entire body. All exquisite works done to our models are enthusiastically performed by our highly skilled craftsmen to satisfy hobbyists. The Abrams M1A1D Desert model tank is mounted a wooden-base stand so you can beamingly display this masterpiece anywhere you want.

History of the Abrams M1A1D Desert

The M1A1 Abrams main battle tank was manufactured by General Dynamics Land Systems (GLDS).

In 1978, the first M1 tank was produced, the M1A1 in 1985 and the M1A2 in 1986. There were 3,273 M1 tanks produced for the US Army. 4,796 M1A1 tanks were built for the US Army, 221 for the US Marines and 880 co-produced with Egypt. In March 2004, the Australian Army purchased 59 US Army M1A1 tanks to enter service from 2007. The contract was signed in 2005 and the first five were handed over in February 2006 at GDLS in Lima, Ohio. In September 2006, the first 18 tanks were delivered to the Australian Army at the School of Armor in Victoria and the remaining 41 are scheduled to arrive in Australia in March 2007.

In June 2006, Saudi Arabia requested the foreign military sale of 58 M1A1 tanks and the upgrade ones and the 315 M1A2 and the 315 M1A2 already in the Saudi inventory to M1A2S configuration. The upgrade involves to a 'like new' condition, similar to the US Army Abrams Integrated Management Program (AIM) and a digital enhancement package for the A1, which is the M1A1D.

In August 2007, Egypt requested the foreign military sale of an additional 125 M1A1 tanks, which would bring the country's fleet to 1,005 M1A1 tanks.

The M1A1 tank incorporates steel-encased depleted uranium armor. Armor bulkheads separate the crew compartment from the fuel tanks. The top panels of the tank are designed to blow outwards in the event of HEAT projectile penetration. The tank is protected against Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) warfare. In August 2006, General Dynamics Land Systems was awarded a contract to produce 505 Tank Urban Survivability Kits (TUSK) and was scheduled to enter service on M1A1 tanks in late 2007.

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