Hobby Master 1/72 T-55A Iraqi Land Forces 5th Mechanized Division Gulf War Tank Model (HG3303)

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Hobby Master 1/72 T-55A Iraqi Land Forces 5th Mechanized Division Gulf War Tank Model (HG3303)
Authentic Detailing Pre-Painted by professionals Accurate paint colors Markings Tampo (pad) applied Fully Assembled Die-Cast Model True to Scale (1:72) Weathering and insignias Turret turns Metal turret and main gun Realistic tracks

The T-55 is a very mobile chassis with a low profile and with external fuel tanks has great endurance. All this is topped off with a high-velocity gun with 43 rounds available. However the low profile means cramped crew compartment and a slow rate of fire for the gun. The external fuel tanks make the unit vulnerable and the armor is thin compared to western standards. The T-54/55 is the most produced tank in history and has served with over 40 countries. It is the AK47 of tanks, inexpensive and everyone has one. On August 2 1990 as part of the 4th largest military in the world the Iraqi 5th Mechanized Division with approximately 200 T-55As invaded Kuwait. On January 29 1991 as part of a larger group the 5th MD attacked Coalition Forces and captured the Saudi town of Al-Khafji. After 2 days the Iraqi forces were driven back to Kuwait and on February 26 1991 began a retreat to Iraq. When it was over Iraq’s forces were diminished from 70 army divisions to 23 with the loss of over 400 aircraft.

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