1:35 Scale Plastic Kit - M1A1 Abrams Tank "Iraq 2003" - Length: 10.5" (from back to tip of barrel) Wingspan: 4? This is a model kit that requires assembly and (optional) painting. No glue or paints are included with the model. The color of the plastic parts is tan. Turret can rotate. Water decals are included. There are three options for decals: - 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment US Army, Iraq 2008 - 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Div. US Army, Iraq 2008 - 2nd Infantry Division, US Army, South Korea 2013. Recommended for 15 and older. The M1 Abrams is a third-generation American main battle tank designed by Chrysler Defense (now General Dynamics Land Systems) and named for General Creighton Abrams. Conceived for modern armored ground warfare, it is one of the heaviest tanks in service at nearly 73.6 short tons (66.8 metric tons). It introduced several modern technologies to United States armored forces, including a multifuel turbine engine, sophisticated Chobham composite armor, a computer fire control system, separate ammunition storage in a blowout compartment, and NBC protection for crew safety. Initial models of the M1 were armed with a 105 mm M68 gun, while later variants feature a license-produced Rheinmetall 120 mm L/44 designated M256.