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The HMMWV (or Humvee) M997 Maxi Ambulance is a rugged and reliable workhorse, designed for battlefield medical support. This 4x4 vehicle features an extended rear compartment to accommodate patients and medical personnel. Versatile and adaptable, the M997 has been a vital asset for military forces around the world, providing critical medical care on the front lines. Now, Academy brings this iconic military vehicle to life in 1/35 scale, ready for you to build and display. This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit. Specifications Scale: 1/35 Length: 147 mm (5.79 in) Height: 77.5 mm (3.05 in) Paint and glue not included Features Genuine Academy model kit Detailed interior with medical equipment Choice of open or closed rear doors Accurately captures the Humvee's distinctive form Optional roof-mounted armament

The M966 and M996A1 were TOW Missile Carrier configurations of the HMMWV family. The vehicles were equipped with basic armour and a TOW launcher mounted on the roof of the vehicle. The vehicles were used to transport and launch TOW missiles to defeat armoured vehicles. The weapons platform could be traversed 360 degrees. Weapon station azimuth was limited to 300 degrees left and right of vehicle centreline when Vehicle Power Conditioner (VPC) cables were connected. With the launcher installed, elevation was limited to 20 degrees and depression was limited to 10 degrees. The vehicles could climb 60 percent slopes and traverse a side slope of up to 40 percent fully loaded. The vehicles could ford hard bottom water crossing up to 30 inches without a deep water fording kit and up to 60 inches with the kit. This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit. Features Accurately reproduced exterior and interior detailing. Highly detailed tow missile launcher and missile stowage rack. Realistic three figures included. Optional position two-way cargo door. Static model. This plastic model kit require assembly & colouring.

The M50 / M51 Super Sherman (also known as Isherman or M1) was an Israeli tank from the post-war period. The first vehicles of this type were ready for service in 1956. The drive was initially provided by a single Continental R-975 engine with a power of up to 450 HP, and later - a Cummins V-8 engine with a power of 460 HP. The armament of the vehicle consisted - in the M50 version - of a single 105mm GIAT CN L44 cannon, two 7.62 or 12.7 mm machine guns and a 52 or 60 mm mortar. Super Sherman tanks were designed for the needs of the Israeli armed forces as a response to the appearance of the T-54 and T-55 tanks in the arsenals of the Arab states. The new tanks were very far-reaching upgrades to the M4A4 Sherman vehicles already owned by Israel. In the first phase of the modernization (from 1956-1964), these tanks received a new suspension (instead of the VVSS - HVSS type), new power units and, above all, a completely new turret with a 105mm gun. This is how the M50 Super Sherman cars were created. However, already in the 1960s, a version of the M51 Super Sherman appeared - very similar to the previous one, but with the French 105 mm F1 models, with an unusual muzzle brake at the end of the barrel, and a new SKO (fire control system). The Super Sherman cars were baptized in 1964 and took part in the Six-Day War (1967) and the Yom-Kippur War (1973). At the end of the 1980s, around 150 vehicles of this type were sold to Chile. Recently, the Super Sherman was in active service with the Israeli army until the end of the 1990s! This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit.

The M18 Gun Motor Carriage "Hellcat" is an American tank destroyer from the Second World War. Design work on the vehicle began at the turn of 1941/1942. It was originally planned to create a vehicle armed with a 37mm gun, but after the experience of Operation Torch in November 1942, the caliber was increased to 57mm and later to 76mm. Finally, in February 1943, the final design with just such a gun appeared, and production began in July of the same year. It lasted until October 1944 and resulted in the production of about 2,500 vehicles. Apart from the typical M18, only one development version of the M39 was created, which was a turretless transporter and artillery tractor. The M18 Hellcat turned out to be a very successful vehicle. Contrary to the M10, its chassis was constructed from scratch, which allowed it to be very well adapted to the tasks assigned to this vehicle. The 400 HP Wright Continental R-975-C4 engine was also a big advantage. The M18 turned out to be a very fast vehicle, armed with a good cannon and was able to engage in equal combat with the Pz.Kpfw V or VI at a distance of 800-900m, assuming that the Hellcat was firing at the sides of German vehicles. The M18 played an important role in the fighting in France and Germany in 1944-1945, especially during the fighting in the Ardennes. Technical data: length (without barrel): 5.28m, width: 2.87m, height: 2.16m, weight 17.7t, engine power: 400KM, speed (on the road): up to 97km / h, armament: 1 cannon 76.2mm M1A1 or M1A1C or M1A2, single MG Browning M2HB caliber 12.7mm. The M18 Hellcat, a light tank used by the U.S. Army, saw extensive action in the forests of Europe during World War II. It boasts a highly detailed hull, turret, and bogies with a fully detailed interior of transmission and crew compartments. It gives the user a choice of assembling with one-piece flexible tracks or individual injection tracks. And, of course, tons of accessories are also included. This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit.

1/35 U.S. Machine Gun Set This is an injection-plastic figure set for use with military dioramas or individual display. Includes .50 caliber machine gun .50 caliber machine gun mounted on tank .50 caliber machine gun and tripod .30 caliber light machine gun and tripod .30 caliber light machine gun mounted on tank (2 versions) .50 caliber machine gun tripod .30 caliber light machine gun tripod .50 caliber machine gun barrels .30 caliber light machine gun ammunition belt .50 caliber machine gun ammunition belt .50 caliber ammunition box (modern and WWII) .30 caliber ammunition box (modern and WWII)

Optional position various hatches. Easy to assemble one-piece flexible threads. Optional use Feifel air filters. Includes four realistic tank crew figures. This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit.

The M113 is an American armored personnel carrier. The first designs were created in 1956, and serial production at FMC started in 1960. It lasted until 1987 and resulted in the production of 73,000 copies of this vehicle for the US Army's own needs as well as for export. The M113 entered service in as many as 45 countries, including Israel, Spain, Italy, Greece and Germany. The M113 is the most popular transport in the world and forms the basis for the world's largest family of armored vehicles. The M113 hull is constructed of steel and aluminum, with welded armor. This lowers the weight, but protects the crew only against small caliber ammunition. The Israeli army uses Rafael TOGA armor to correct this shortcoming. The driving position is located at the front left and the engine at the front right of the vehicle. Landing soldiers (up to 7 people) sit on benches along the hull and start the fight via the ramp located at the back of the transporter, which is hydraulically lowered. The basic M113 is able to overcome water obstacles, driven by tracks. The M113 was involved in a very large number of conflicts among others. in the Vietnam War, in the Yom Kippur War, in Operation Desert Storm, and in the 2003 Iraq War. In the US Army, it is systematically replaced by the M2 Bradley car. Among the huge family based on the M113 chassis, one can mention the American M901, which is armed with a TOW launcher, or the Israeli M113 Fitter with a special crane mounted, which is the basic vehicle of the Israeli repair and repair services in armored battalions. Fitter is also used by Australia and Belgium. Technical data (version M113A3): length: 4.86m, width: 2.69m, height: 2.54m, weight 12.1t, engine power: 266KM, speed (on the road): 66km / h, armament: 1 machine gun 12.7mm caliber. In production over 30year, longer than any other armored vehicle, M113 and its many sub-types serve in the armies of more than 50 countries. As this is written, over 40,000 M113's or variants have been built and delivered. Battle proven in Vietnam, the M113 enabled a ten-man squad of infantry to travel behind protective armor in an amphibious vehicle that carried sufficient weapons to be considered an offensive weapon system. Its ability to ford streams or even cross lakes made it an extremely useful vehicle in the waterlogged jungles of Vietnam. As experience was gained with the use of the M113 in combat, numerous modifications were made to the vehicle to increase both its firepower and crew protection features. This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit. Features Various types of cupolas & added arms included. Fully detailed interior of crew & engine compartments. Includes 5 figures & various accessories. Choice of one-piece flexible or individual tracks.

The M3 / M5 Stuart is an American light tank from the Second World War. The history of the M3 began in 1940, when the US Army saw the need to replace the old M2 with a more modern design. After several months of testing, the American Car and Foundry company released the first serial copy of the new tank, designated M3, in March 1941. The production of this successful tank lasted until 1945 and ended with the production of over 22,000 units! The M3 was powered by a Continental W-970-9A 7-cylinder engine with a capacity of 250 HP or a 9-cylinder Guilberson T-1020-4 diesel engine with a capacity of 210 HP. On the other hand, the M5 tank was powered by two coupled Cadillac V-8 engines with a capacity of 220 HP each. In total, several versions of the M3 tank were created. The first production series was marked M3, the next was M3A1, which min. was stripped of the watchtower and no longer had side machine guns. The M3A3 model entered production in 1943, with numerous improvements from the fighting in North Africa. Production of the M5 also began in March 1942, which was essentially a modification of the M3. The M5 tank was made in only two versions: M5 and M5A1. The latter had an elongated turret, an improved cannon mount and a new machine gun mount on the turret. The last modification was not used on all tanks of this version. The M8 self-propelled gun was also created on the basis of the M3 / M5 tank. The tanks were massively exported to Great Britain under the Lend and Lease Act program. In the American and British service, they served in North Africa, Italy, Normandy, and in the battles in France and Germany in 1944-1945. Tanks in the declining period of the war were replaced by the M24 Chaffe. The M3 / M5 Stuart is recognized as one of the best light tanks of World War II. Satisfactory range, speed and maneuverability all made him highly valued by his crews. Technical data (M3A3 version): length (with a barrel): 4.52m, width: 2.24m, height: 2.52m, engine power: 210-250KM, range: 217km, maximum speed (on the road): 58km / h, armament: 1 M6 37mm cannon, 2 7.62mm M1919 machine guns. The famous M3 Stuart light tank was built in America and shipped to Britain during World War II. The British version was re-equipped. It boasts a fully detailed interior and exterior with movable gun elevation and various accessories. It features an accurately reproduced British, U.S., and Japanese captured version. And it gives the user the option to choose between flexible or individual tracks. This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit.

1/35 Hetzer "Prague Uprising 1945" This kit accurately recreates the late-war German tank destroyer used during the Prague Uprising. Based on the Jagdpanzer 38(t) chassis, this kit captures the Hetzer's low profile, sloped armor, and effective firepower. It includes fine surface detailing, a historically themed finish, and requires glue and paint for assembly. Perfect for historical modelers, this kit highlights the vehicle's role in one of the final conflicts of WWII in Eastern Europe. Features 1/35 scale replica of Hetzer tank destroyer Includes detailed sloped armor and compact design Features intricate surface textures and casting detail Comes with premium Cartograf decal sheet Historically accurate markings and finishes Requires glue and paint for assembly 'Cartograf' Premium Quality Decal Included This kit features high-resolution decals by Cartograf, the decals apply smoothly and enhance the final finish with vibrant, historically accurate markings that bring the Hetzer to life. History The Jagdpanzer 38(t), commonly known as the Hetzer, was a German tank destroyer used during the latter part of World War II. Built on the chassis of the reliable Czechoslovak Panzerkampfwagen 38(t), the Hetzer featured a new low-profile, sloped-armored superstructure designed for ambush tactics and defensive operations. Armed with a 75mm Pak 39 L/48 gun, it combined effective firepower with compact size and affordability, making it suitable for mass production. Its small silhouette made it hard to detect and hit, a critical advantage in late-war battlefield conditions. The Hetzer was produced primarily by the Škoda factory in occupied Czechoslovakia, with over 2,800 units built between 1944 and 1945. It saw action on both the Eastern and Western Fronts and was praised for its mobility, concealment, and reliability. After the war, Czechoslovakia continued to produce and operate the Hetzer under the designation ST-I, using it well into the postwar years. Its service during the Prague Uprising of 1945 makes this variant historically significant and a favorite subject for modelers and military history enthusiasts alike.

The Jagdpanzer 38 (t) Hetzer was a German WWII tank destroyer. The first prototypes of the vehicle were created at the turn of 1943 and 1944, and serial production continued in the period 1944-1945, ending with the production of approximately 2,800 vehicles. The Hetzer was powered by a single Prague EPA AC2800 160hp engine. It was armed with 1 75mm PaK 39 L / 48 gun and 1 7.92mm MG34 or MG 42 machine gun. This model kit from Academy brings us the Jagdpanzer 38(t) assault gun used by the German Army during World War II. This version has the early engine deck, muffler, road wheels and mantel; photo-etched parts are provided for the muffler and engine mesh. Two figures are included. This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit. Includes Photo-etched parts 2 figures

The M36 Jackson or Slugger is an American tank destroyer from the Second World War. The M36 entered combat in the second half of 1944. Despite such a late deadline, he managed to be famous for destroying a large number of enemy vehicles, especially during the German offensive in the Ardennes. Most of the design was based on the proven M10, but a typical turret was introduced that worked in conjunction with the best 90mm M3 anti-tank gun from the American arsenal of the time. Together with the newly introduced new HVAP missiles, it was able to penetrate all German armor without exception. In fact, the M36 Jackson was the only American armored vehicle capable of dealing with the German Tigers and Panthers on its own. The effect of effectiveness was high demand and production, which reached 1,400 units in less than a year. After World War II, M36 continued to be used in fighting in Korea, India's war with Pakistan, and even the Balkan conflicts. In addition to the basic version, two others were produced: M36B1 (turret mounted on the Sherman M4A3 body) and M36B2 (M10 with M36 turret and diesel engine). Technical data: length (with a barrel): 7.46m, width: 3.05m, height: 3.28m, weight 29t, engine power: 450KM, speed: 42km / h, armament: 1 90mm M3 cannon, 1 12.7mm Browning HB M2 machine gun. From Academy, this is a highly detailed model kit of the U.S. Army M36B1 GMC in 1/35 scale. It features newly molded parts for the engine deck, VVSS, and other accessories. Parts come molded in dark green. Inlcudes photo-etched parts, T48 tracks, and decals for two optional markings. This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit.

LT vz. 35 or Panzerkampfwagen 35 (t) was originally a Czechoslovakian and later a German light tank from World War II. The first prototypes of the vehicle were created in 1935, and serial production continued in the period 1936-1939, ending with the production of about 430 vehicles. The tank was powered by a single 120hp Skoda T-11 engine. It was armed with 1 KwK 34 (t) L / 40 37mm gun and 2 MG35 (t) or MG 37 (t) 7.92mm machine guns. This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit. Includes 105mm main gun, turret, basket, and two kinds of side skirt from new tooling Reproduction of ERA armour on upper turret and front body Optional assembly of two commander's hatches Highly detailed photo-etched parts Detailed flexible tracks included Decals

The Magach 6 was an Israeli tank from the post-war and modern times. The first vehicles of this type appeared in service in the mid-1970s. The armament consisted of a single 105mm cannon, two 7.62mm and 12.7mm Browning machine guns and a 60mm light mortar. In the 1960s, the Israeli army began to equip its armored forces with new M48 tanks, imported mainly from the USA, and from 1970 - the M60 Patton. As for those times, they were modern cars, but the experience of the Israeli army from the Yom-Kippur war (1973) showed that these vehicles had disadvantages. To remedy them, it was decided to introduce numerous modifications to them, which led to the creation of, among others, the Magach 6 tanks. The Magach 6 tanks are based on the M60, M60A1 and M60A3 vehicles. They all have the so-called Urdan commander's turret and "Blazer" reactive armor. In addition to the basic version, there were other versions, including: Magach 6 B (with engine AVDS-1790-2C RISE), Magach 6 B Gal (version with the fire control system Gal) or Magach 6 B Gal Batach (version with SKO Gal, new armor and a different shape of the tower). Cars of this type took part mainly in the operation in Lebanon in 1982.

The Merkava (Hebrew for chariot) is an Israeli main battle tank designed since 1974 and entered mass production in 1979. The design team worked under the supervision of Maj. Gen. Izrael Tal - one of the most prominent Israeli armored officers. Merkava is the result of the Israeli army's experience in the Six Day War and the Yom Kippur War. The Israeli Defense Forces commissioned the Merkava tank design to guarantee itself an independent source of heavy combat machinery. The designers of the vehicle were primarily guided by the idea of surviving the vehicle on the battlefield, which is why the Merkava is distinguished by an innovative armor that perfectly protects the crew members, and in the event of damage, it allows you to quickly replace the defective element. The concept of placing the engine at the front of the vehicle is also unique. Four production series were created: Mk.I, Mk.II, Mk.III and Mk.IV, which has been in production since 2001. Compared to the earlier versions in the Mk. III, the suspension has been significantly improved, thus improving the performance and comfort for the crew. A 120mm cannon was also installed, instead of a 105mm cannon. The Mk.III version also has the CVIS command system, which significantly increases its combat value. The armor, guidance and observation systems of the battlefield have been improved in the latest version. According to the fairly unanimous opinion of experts, Merkava and its subsequent modifications provide the Israeli Defense Forces with a decisive advantage over the armored potential of their Arab opponents. Technical data (version Mk.II): length (with a barrel): 8.63m, width: 3.7m, height: 2.66m, weight 60t, engine power: 900KM, speed (on the road): 46 km / h, armament: 1 105mm smoothbore cannon, 3 km caliber 7.62mm and one 60mm mortar. From Academy comes this top-quality kit of the Merkava Mk.IID. The Markava is an Israeli battle tank built in 1979, used extensively in 1982 Lebanon War.  This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit. Includes 105mm main gun, turret, basket, and two kinds of side skirt from new tooling Reproduction of ERA armour on upper turret and front body Optional assembly of two commander's hatches Highly detailed photo-etched parts Detailed flexible tracks included Decals

The Pz.Kpfw VI (Sd.Kfz.181) Tiger is a German heavy tank from World War II, one of the most famous combat vehicles of that time. The German Panzerwaffe command had been carrying around the idea of a heavy tank since the beginning of the war, but the first attempts in the form of the Neubaufahrzeuge multi-tank were unsuccessful. In 1939 and 1940 they were conducted ineffectively, but after the clash with the T-34 and KW-1 on the eastern front, work on the new heavy tank sped up. On April 20, 1942, the prototype of the new tank, under the designation VK 4501 (H), underwent field trials in the presence of Adolf Hitler and was put into mass production shortly after. The first production versions were designated Pz.Kpfw VI Ausf.H1 (later Ausf.E). In the course of production, in the years 1942-1945, the tank was systematically modified by, for example, adding Feifell dust filters, different placement of headlights, modernization of optical equipment, changes to the commander's turret, etc. The drive was provided by a Maybach HL230 P45 12-cylinder carburetor engine with a capacity of 700 HP. The Pz.Kpfw VI tank, although it did not have such a contoured front hull as the T-34 or Pantera, was a heavily armored vehicle (frontal armor up to 120mm), armed with a very effective KwK 36 L / 56 88mm gun, which earned the reputation of being the most effective tank of the Second World War. It was a vehicle much better than the Allied M4 or Churchill and the Soviet T-34/76. He could also easily fight the IS-2 or M-26, surpassing them with the effectiveness of the main armament. On the other hand, the Pz.Kpfw VI had some disadvantages - first of all, it was extremely time-consuming to produce and had a very complicated suspension. In the later period of the war, the quality of the Tiger's armor also deteriorated, which resulted from the lack of access to the molybdenum deposits by the German economy. Despite these drawbacks, the Tiger on the battlefields proved to be a very effective weapon. He successfully fought in Tunisia, the Kursk Arch, Normandy and on the Eastern Front. Technical data: length (with a barrel): 8.45m, width: 3.7m, height: 2.93m, engine power: 700KM, weight: 56.9 t, range (on the road): 100km, maximum speed (on the road) ): 38 km / h, armament: 1 88 mm KwK 36 L / 56 gun, 3 7.92 mm MG 34 machine guns. This is a high quality kit from Academy of the Tiger-I (Ver. MID) in 1/35 scale. Features new tooling of asymmetry turret, mantel, 88mm canon, engine deck and accessory. Includes photo-etched engine grill and Zimmerit tool. This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit.

The M10 Wolverine (called Wolverine) is an American tank destroyer from the Second World War. A tank destroyer, a vehicle with high mobility and firepower, was urgently needed in the early 1940s. Efforts were made to speed up the work on the project as much as possible, but it was not accepted until September 1942. The result was a vehicle based on the M4A2 body, slightly flattened at the top, with an unusual semi-open turret. Such a solution, along with minimizing the armor, was supposed to reduce the weight, and thus increase the mobility of the new tank destroyer. The drive was served by 2 coupled 6-cylinder General Motors 6046 engine with a power of 375HP. The M10s were primarily intended for the European theater of operations as a remedy for German armored vehicles. They fought in the Normandy campaign in France and later in Germany in 1945. They also performed well in the fighting in the Apennine Peninsula. They were used by the 1st Armored Division and the 2nd Polish Corps. The M 10 Wolverine was based primarily on its mobility and speed, it had weak armor which made it a rather offensive weapon. Nevertheless, in the hands of a well-trained crew, he could be a formidable opponent. Technical data: length (without barrel): 5.97m, width: 3.05m, height: 2.9m, weight 29.6t, engine power: 375KM, speed (on the road): 50 km / h, armament: 1 cannon H-7 76.2mm and 1 MG Browning HB M2 12.7mm. This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit.

The T-34 was a Soviet medium tank from the Second World War and the post-war period. The first prototypes were built in 1937-1940, and serial production in the USSR was carried out in 1940-1957. About 84,000 vehicles of this type were built in its course, which makes the T-34 one of the most produced tanks in history! The drive was provided by a single engine V-2-34 with a power of 500 hp. The length of the car - in the T34 / 76 version - was 6.68 m, with a width of 3 meters. The armament consisted of a 76.2 mm F-34 gun and two 7.62 mm DT machineguns. The main armament in the T-34/85 version was the 85mm ZIS-S-53 gun. From Academy, this is a fantastic kit of the T-34/85 "No. 112th Factory Production" tank in 1/35 scale. It's a reproduction of the Russian T-34/85 tank used during WWII and the Korean War. The model features an accurately reproduced turret manufactuered from no.112 factory. Parts come molded in green. Includes semi-connected tracks, photo-etched parts and decals. This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit.

The M4 Sherman was an American medium tank from the Second World War. The first prototypes were built in 1941, and serial production was carried out in the period 1942-1945. In total, about 49,000 copies of this tank of all versions were created, which makes it one of the most produced tanks of the Second World War and the most important tank in the equipment of the Allied armies during this conflict. The M4 Sherman was powered by a single engine version of the M4A1 Continental R 975 C4 with a power of 400 hp . The vehicle was armed with - depending on the version - a single 75mm M3 cannon or a 76mm M1 cannon or a 105mm M4 howitzer and two 7.62mm Browning1919A machine guns. The M4 Sherman was developed as the successor to the M2 and M3 tanks, although it used many of the latter's components. First of all, it only used a slightly changed chassis of the M3 Lee car. When designing the M4 Sherman, the emphasis was primarily on playing the role of an infantry support vehicle, and not fighting enemy tanks - this was the role of American tank destroyers. Only possible clashes with the carts were assumed Pz.Kpfw III and Pz.Kpfw IV. A significant role was also played in the mass production of the new tank and the lowest possible production costs. The result was a tank with good armament for 1942 and early 1943, average armor, but with a tilted front plate, but also with poor maneuverability and - especially in the first versions - very susceptible to fire as a result of hitting the engine compartment . At the same time, however, a tank was created that could be truly large-scale production and had a significant modernization potential. Many development versions were created in the course of serial production M4 Sherman. Chronologically the first was the M4A1 version that already had a cast armor. Another - M4A2 - had welded armor and a new General Motors 6460 engine with 375-410hp, but much less prone to fire. A version of the M4A3 also appeared, armed with a 105 mm howitzer and powered by a Ford GAA engine with a capacity of 450 HP. Based on the M4A3 version, two sub-versions were created: the M4A3E2 Jumbo with reinforced armor and the M4A3E8 with the HVSS and 76mm gun. An interesting development version was also the T34 Calliope with mounted missiles not guided on the turret. The M4 Sherman was also supplied in huge numbers to the British and Red Army. The former developed a version of the Firefly based on it, with a great 17-pounder anti-tank gun. During World War II, M4 Sherman tanks fought in North Africa (1942-1943), Italy (1943-1945), during the battles in Normandy, France and West Germany (1944-1945), but also in the Pacific or in the ranks The Red Army on the Eastern Front. After World War II, the M4 Sherman was used in many countries, including Argentina, Belgium, India, Israel, Japan, Pakistan and Turkey. He also took part in many post-1945 conflicts, including the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 and the Six-Day War of 1967. This is a resin-cast field gun model kit.

The first prototypes were built in 1937-1940, and serial production in the USSR was carried out in 1940-1957. About 84,000 vehicles of this type were built in its course, which makes the T-34 one of the most produced tanks in history! The drive was provided by a single engine V-2-34 with a power of 500 hp. The length of the car - in the T34 / 76 version - was 6.68 m, with a width of 3 meters. The armament consisted of a 76.2 mm F-34 gun and two 7.62 mm DT machineguns. The main armament in the T-34/85 version was the 85mm ZIS-S-53 gun. The T-34 is undoubtedly one of the most famous tanks in the history of both World War II and military in general, representing a specific symbol of Soviet victory in the war with the Third Reich. The vehicle was developed for the needs of the Red Army as a successor to the so-called pursuit tanks from the BT series (BT-5 and BT-7), but also the T-26 tank. Work on the car started in 1937 in a special design office at the Steam Engine Factory in Kharkiv. Initially, the works were managed by Eng. Adolf Dik (he also made the first sketches of the new car), and after his arrest by the Soviet security authorities, Mikhail Koszkin managed the work. Initially, the vehicle was designated as A-20. However, a second prototype (A-32) was quickly built, with a main armament in the form of a 76.2 mm cannon and much thicker frontal armor. It was the latter prototype that was finally adopted for production. It can be assumed that when it was introduced into service, the TT-34 was a very successful tank in many respects. It was characterized - as in 1940 - with a very strong weapon, it had a well-profiled armor based on sloped armor plates, as well as very high mobility and off-road driving properties. The disadvantages include the very poor ergonomics of the car or the poor optics used in the first production batches. Despite these shortcomings, when the T-34 appeared on the Eastern Front, German troops were greatly surprised by it. The high overall rating of the T-34 and its combat values determined its mass production and making it the basic tank of the Red Army during the fights in 1942-1945. They also resulted in further improvements to the structure, e.g. in 1942 a new hexagonal tower appeared, improving the quality of work of crew members with the commander's cupola. The engine and gearbox were also improved. However, in 1944, the T-34/85 model was introduced into service, with a completely new three-man turret and the main armament in the form of an 85 mm cannon. The T-34 tank fought in virtually all major battles fought between the Red Army and the Wehrmacht on the Eastern Front in 1941-1945: starting at the Battle of Moscow, through the battles of Stalingrad and Kursk, Operation Bagration, and the capture of Berlin. After 1945, the T-34 tank was still in service, it was also widely exported outside the USSR to countries such as Czechoslovakia, Poland, East Germany, Hungary and Syria. The T-34/85 played an active part in the later part of World War II. This precision-molded model kit represents a locally modified version of this tank, with a welded net, used during the Battle of Berlin. Decals and photo-etched parts are included. This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit. Features Includes: Decals, photo-etched parts Size: Approximately 23cm long, 7.8cm high when completed

The M60 Patton was an American 2nd generation Main Battle Tank. The first prototypes of the car were created in the late 1950s, and serial production continued in 1960-1987, ending with the production of over 15,000 copies of this tank. The M60 Patton was powered by an engine Continental AVDA-1790-2 with 750 hp. Armament in the basic version was a 105mm M68 tank gun, 1 12.7mm M85 machine gun and 1 7.62mm M73 machine gun. Design work on The M60 Patton began as the American intelligence learned that the Soviet Army was going to introduce a new T-62 tank armed with a 115mm gun into the line. In an attempt to respond to this new threat, it was decided to deeply rebuild the M48 tank, creating a de facto new vehicle. First of all, new weapons were used, i.e. the 105mm gun, the armor was significantly strengthened and a new engine with more power was used. The new design was at least comparable to the T-54, T-55 or T-62 tanks, but was inferior to the T-64 and T-72 series vehicles, especially in terms of firepower. Three versions of the M60 were produced in the course of serial production. The first is the M60A1, which entered the line in 1969, had a new turret and even thicker armor. The M60A2 version with a 152mm cannon-launcher capable of firing guided missiles turned out to be a dead end. Finally, the last serial version is the M60A3, which had, above all, a modern fire control system (SKO) with a laser rangefinder and a passive night vision sight. M60 tanks of all versions have been exported to many countries, including: Brazil, Greece, Spain, Israel and Portugal. They also took part in many armed conflicts of the Cold War period, mainly in the Yom-Kippur war of 1973, the Iraqi-Iranian war of 1980-1988 and the war in the Persian Gulf of 1990-1991. Academy brings us their 1/35 M60A2 Patton scale model kit! This kit features an accurately reproduced turret, cupola, engine grilles, and road wheels. It's an M60 variant with M162 152mm gun launcher. This kit can be assembled with the hatch closed or open. Semi-connected tracks are included, as well as photo-etched parts. This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit.

The Magach 7 is a modern Israeli Main Battle Tank (MBT). The first vehicles of this type appeared in 1988. The drive is provided by a single diesel engine Continental AVDS 1790-5A with 908 HP. The armament consisted of a single 105mm cannon and four 7.62mm and 12.7mm Browning machine guns. In the 1960s, the Israeli army began to equip its armored forces with new M48 tanks, imported mainly from the USA, and from 1970 - the M60 Patton. For those times, they were modern cars, but the experience of the Israeli army during the Yom-Kippur war (1973) showed some of their disadvantages. To remedy this, they were modernized - the Magach 6 cars, which performed well during the intervention in Lebanon in 1982. In order to further increase the potential of the M60 vehicles, it was decided in Israel to modernize them again and create the Magach 7 vehicles. Compared to its prototype, the M60A3 tank, the Magach 7 has many changes. First of all, it has a new power unit, a completely new fire control system (similar to the Merkava III tank), new tracks and transmission, and a new reactive armor applied to the turret, hull and side shields. In the course of use, three development versions appeared: Magach 7 A (Alef), Magach 7 B (Bet) ora with Magach 7 C (Gimmel). Vehicles of this type have been systematically replaced in line with Merkava tanks, but are still in the reserve of the Israeli armed forces. Academy brings us their 1/35 Magach 7C Gimel scale model kit! This kit features a new turret, large external storage basket, passive armor array, armored side skirts and a 7.62mm FN-MAG machine gun. As a modernized Isreali army tank, it's a variant of the M60. It allows assembly to be completed with the hatch open or closed. A tank crew figure is also included. This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit.

The M1 Abrams is a modern 3rd generation American Main Battle Tank. The first prototypes of the vehicle were created in the 1970s, and serial production started in 1979 continues to this day. To date (2018), about 10500 tanks of this type have been produced. The M1 Abrams is powered by a turbo-shaft (turbine) engine Avco Lycoming AGT-1500C 1500 hp. The vehicle is armed with a 105mm M68A1 tank gun in the M1 version, and a 120mm M256 tank gun in the M1A1 and later versions. The additional armament is 1 12.7 mm machine gun and 2 7.62 mm M240 machine guns. The M1 Abrams was created in response to the demand for a new Main Battle Tank announced by US Army already in the 60s of the twentieth century. The new vehicle was to replace the Patton family tanks (M47-M48-M60) in the US Army. Initially, cooperation with German companies was initiated in the project designated as MBT-70. However, after a few years, the cooperation was terminated and further work was focused only on American companies, especially in the Chrysler Defense concern. Despite a very long process of analytical, study and experimental work lasting almost 15 years, it was introduced to the line in the early 1980s M1 Abrams It turned out to be an almost revolutionary structure and far superior to the then Soviet ones. M1 Abrams It is primarily characterized by unprecedented - before 1979 - in tanks of this class, mobility and maneuverability, thanks to the use of a powerful 1500 HP engine. Another thing is that the choice of the turbine engine turned out to be not very successful because it requires very careful maintenance and is prone to catching fire. M1 Abrams it also has very good armor, using composites and SKO (fire control system). In the M1A1 version, it was also armed with a great 120mm gun. Several versions of the tank were created in the course of serial production M1 Abrams. The first significant improvements were made to the M1A1 version, the production of which was launched in 1985 - mainly by using a much more effective 120 caliber cannon instead of the 105mm gun. In 1992, the M1A2 version entered the line, with much richer electronic equipment than previous versions and armor using depleted uranium. Then came the M1A2 SEP version with even more perfect armor. The last development versions of the Abrams tank are the M1A2 SEPv2 and M1A2 SEPv3 versions, which have advanced information exchange, battlefield control, fire control systems and improved secondary weapon control systems. The M1 Abrams tank was exported to several countries, including: Saudi Arabia, Australia, Egypt and Kuwait. Vehicles of this type took part in several operations, the most important of which were the Gulf War in 1990-1991 and the Iraq War in 2003. The kit contains parts to build any one of three versions, M1A2 SEP V2 with options for CROWS II, TUSK I and TUSK II and three marking options. You'll find realistic armored gun shield parts for all three versions. M2 and M249 machine guns are precisely recreated, spotlight for gun included. Other kit features include flexible track and Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS), tile-like reactive armor as well as photo-etched and clear parts. This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit. Features 100% New tooling - Current U.S. Army version Has parts for building either V2, TUSK I, TUSK II (Tank Urban Survival Kits) with three marking options Includes CROWS (Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station) Photo-etched parts, including one for the netting on the rear stowage basket Rear turret generator Common Remotely Operated Weapons Station (CROWS) Flexible tracks Clear parts for the bullet-proof glass for turret shield, periscope, front and rear light lenses Spotlights for 12.7 mm machine guns Spot-on machine gun turrets for TUSK I, TUSK II, V2 CROWS Molded-in anti-skid coating Carefully reproduced Abrams Reactive Armor Tiles (ARAT) for TUSK II Block-shaped reactive armor for TUSK I