Tamiya 1/35 Iraqi Tank T-55 Enigma (Plastic model) #35324  [35324]

• [T-55 "Enigma" in Combat]the actual range T-55s which had been modified toward Enigma standard is not known, although there seemed to be adequate for them to be assigned as command automobiles for regular T-55 devices. It absolutely was confirmed that T-55 "Enigma" tanks had been encountered by Coalition forces during the Iraqi Army's sole offensive action through the 1991 Gulf War, the Battle of Khafji. On January 29, 1991, a couple of weeks after the Coalition forces' aerial campaign began, the Iraqi Army launched an assault into Saudi Arabia from Kuwait. The Iraqi 1st Mechanized, third Armored, and 5th Mechanized Divisions assaulted Coalition roles over the Kuwaiti-Saudi border and also this final product managed to occupy town of Khafji. However, the advances of other Iraqi devices were halted by the U.S. 1st and second Marine regiments and extreme Coalition air attack. The Iraqi fifth Mechanized Division became isolated, experienced heavy losings to Coalition counterattacks, and in the end withdrew from Khafji by noon associated with the 31st.

  Following the 1991 Gulf War, many T-55 "Enigma" tanks had been confiscated by Coalition forces and lots of examples had been provided for the usa, great britain, and France. One of these simple was put on display within Tank Museum ill Bovington. This instance features the Iraqi Army's standard general Sand paint scheme but does not have unit and vehicle number markings.

Specs and Features:

• 1/35 scale plastic assembly kit.
• The facts of the Enigma have already been accurately reproduced based on the thorough research of a genuine automobile.
• Armor blocks on the turret and hull and their accessory frames are faithfully depicted.
• 1 standing Iraqi army tank team figure is roofed.
• Model illustrates a tank painted in general Sand, without any identifying device markings.
• Robust type of the tank is accurately reproduced.
• Cast steel texture on the turret and motor grille that is different from Russian version are included.
• New parts had been specifically made because of this kit. (Image shows test shots. Actual parts are molded in a Sand color.)
• Read the differences between this tank plus the T-55.
• Line it utilizing the T-55 for a fascinating comparison.
• Length: 259mm, Width: 109mm