Vintage M1 ABRAMS TANK-with Showcase & Data Card! Adult Collector Model/Intricately Detailed Diecast Metal-Pristine Condition! Corgi


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VINTAGE ABRAMS TANK-with Display Showcase & Data Card! Adult Collector
Model/Intricately Detailed Diecast Metal-Pristine Condition! Corgi

Awesome! Vintage M1 ABRAMS TANK. Highly sought after, intricately detailed heavy Diecast Metal Tank/Adult Collectors Model-which comes with Display Showcase and data Card (see photo 2 & 7). The model can be removed from the stand if so desired (see photo 6). Made by Corgi. Tank Measures 4"L x 1 5/8"W x 1 1/4"H. Pristine condition model-has never been displayed until today for the photos in this listing (see all 5 pics-using arrows on sides of the main listing photo). Sold loose-on stand with data card. Perfect gift for vintage/military toy collectors, history buffs, and Veterans! 100% happiness guaranteed. We ship fast & safe worldwide every day! Read Tank bio below....

Note: My dad owned a Diecast toy store for 30 years. I inherited the store inventory when he passed away several years ago. I am (just now) able to bring myself to begin selling his cars-so they can be shared with the world. All pristine and mint condition vintage models will (eventually) be listed here on ETSY. All the inventory is NEW (vintage) merchandise-which was intended for retail sale. Please know-our diecast toys have NEVER been "played-with” we do not sell used, or damaged toys.




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Tank bio:

The M1 Abrams is a third-generation American main battle tank designed by Chrysler Defense (now General Dynamics Land Systems)[9] and named for General Creighton Abrams. Conceived for modern armored ground warfare and now one of the heaviest tanks in service at nearly 68 short tons (almost 62 metric tons), it introduced several innovative features, including a multifuel turbine engine, sophisticated Chobham composite armor, a computer fire control system, separate ammunition storage in a blow-out compartment, and NBC protection for crew safety. Initial models of the M1 were armed with a licensed produced 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 gun, while later variants feature a licensed Rheinmetall 120 mm L/44.

The M1 Abrams was developed from the failure of the MBT-70 project to replace the obsolescent M60 tank. There are three main operational Abrams versions, the M1, M1A1, and M1A2, with each new iteration seeing improvements in armament, protection, and electronics. Extensive improvements have been implemented to the latest formerly designated M1A2 System Enhancement Package version 3 or SEPv3 and M1A2 SEPv4, respectively versions such as improved composite armor, better optics, digital systems and ammunition.[10] The Abrams was due to be replaced by the Future Combat Systems XM1202 but due to its cancellation, the U.S. military has opted to continue maintaining and operating the M1 series for the foreseeable future by upgrading with improved optics, armor and firepower.

Type Main battle tank Place of origin United States Service history In service 1980–present Production history Designer Chrysler Defense (now General Dynamics Land Systems) Designed 1972–1975 Manufacturer Lima Army Tank Plant (since 1980)[citation needed] Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant (1982–1996) Egyptian Defense Company Tank Plant[1] Unit cost US$6.21 million (M1A2 / FY99)[citation needed] Estimated in 2016 as US$8.92 million (with inflation adjustment) Produced 1979–present No. built approx. 10,400[2] Variants See variants Specifications Mass M1: 60 short tons (54 t)[3] M1A1: 63 short tons (57 t)[3] M1A1 SA: 67.6 short tons (61.3 t) M1A2 SEP v2: 71.2 short tons (64.6 t) M1A2 SEP v3: 73.6 short tons (66.8 t)[4] Length Gun forward: 32.04 ft (9.77 m)[5] Hull length: 26.02 ft (7.93 m) Width 12 ft (3.66 m)[5] Height 8 ft (2.44 m)[5] Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) Elevation +20° / -10°[3] Traverse 9 seconds/360 degrees[3] Armor Composite armor Main armament M1: 105 mm L/52 M68A1 rifled gun (55 rounds) M1A1: 120 mm L/44 M256A1 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) M1A2: 120 mm L/44 M256A1 smoothbore gun (42 rounds) Secondary armament 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds 2 × 7.62 mm (.308 in) M240 machine guns with 10,400 rounds (1 pintle-mounted, 1 coaxial) Engine Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) Power/weight From 26.9 hp/t (20.05 kW/t) to 23.8 hp/t (17.74 kW/t) Transmission Allison DDA X-1100-3B Suspension High-hardness-steel torsion bars with rotary shock absorbers Ground clearance M1, M1A1: 0.48 m (1.6 ft; 19 in) M1A2: 0.43 m (1 ft 5 in) Fuel capacity 504.4 US gallons (1,909 L) Operational range M1A2, road: 265 mi (426 km) Cross country: 93–124 mi (150–200 km)[6] Maximum speed M1A1, road: 45 mph (72 km/h) (governed); Off-road: 30 mph (48 km/h)[citation needed] M1A2, road: 42 mph (67 km/h) (governed); Off-road: 25 mph (40 km/h)[6]