Meng Model 1/72 US M1A2 SEP V2 Abrams 72-016 Modern American Main Battle Tank US Army Plastic Model Kit NZ Stock

• 1/72 scale US M1A2 SEP V2 Abrams plastic model kit by Meng Model (Kit No. 72-016) • Represents the M1A2 SEP V2 Abrams, an upgraded version of the United States Army's iconic main battle tank • SEP V2 (System Enhancement Package Version 2) introduced significant improvements to the Abrams' electronics, communications and battlefield capabilities • Developed from the original M1 Abrams family, which entered US Army service in 1980 • Features the distinctive angular turret, heavily armoured hull and powerful 120mm smoothbore main gun • Armed with the 120mm M256 smoothbore cannon, capable of firing advanced armour-piercing and multipurpose ammunition • Equipped with a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun and additional defensive machine guns • The SEP V2 configuration incorporates the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) for improved crew protection during defensive engagements • Features advanced digital battlefield systems designed to improve situational awareness, communications and combat coordination • Incorporates upgraded electronic displays and improved command-and-control capabilities • Protected by sophisticated composite armour, with protection enhancements developed throughout the Abrams programme • Powered by the Honeywell AGT1500 gas turbine engine, producing approximately 1,500 horsepower • The gas turbine provides excellent acceleration and mobility despite the tank's substantial combat weight • The original M1A2 SEP V2 weighs approximately 63 tonnes or more, depending on equipment and configuration • Capable of reaching road speeds of approximately 67 km/h under suitable conditions • Operated by a four-man crew, consisting of a commander, gunner, loader and driver • Equipped with advanced thermal imaging, laser rangefinding and stabilised fire-control systems • Designed to engage enemy armoured vehicles accurately while moving across difficult terrain • The Abrams family has served extensively with the United States Army in numerous overseas deployments • The M1A2 SEP V2 represents an important stage in the modernisation of American armoured warfare during the 2000s and 2010s • Its advanced electronics and communications systems were designed to support networked battlefield operations • The SEP V2 was developed to improve combat effectiveness, crew survivability and operational reliability • Features the characteristic large turret bustle, extensive external equipment and modern Abrams silhouette • The Abrams remains one of the world's most recognisable modern main battle tanks • 1/72 scale provides a compact display size suitable for modern military dioramas and small-scale armour collections • Ideal for collectors of US Army tanks, M1A2 Abrams variants, modern main battle tanks and American military vehicles • Excellent companion to M2A3 Bradley, M113 APC, Stryker, HMMWV and other modern US Army vehicles • Suitable for modern US Army armoured formations, military training exercises and contemporary battlefield dioramas • Offers excellent opportunities for historically inspired US Army NATO three-colour camouflage and desert sand finishes, depending on the specific vehicle and deployment • Ideal for realistic mud accumulation, track wear, chipped paint, dust, exhaust staining and operational weathering • The angular turret and extensive external equipment provide opportunities for detailed painting and highlighting • An excellent addition to any collection of modern military armour, American main battle tanks and contemporary armoured warfare equipment • Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled • Glue and paint not included • Recommended for modellers aged 14+