Tamiya 35324 - 1/35 Iraqi Tank T-55 Enigma (Plastic model) 田宮軍事模型軍事製品 雙星孖星  [35324]

• [T-55 "Enigma" in Combat]The exact number of T-55s which were modified to the Enigma standard is unknown, although there appeared to be enough for them to be assigned as command vehicles for regular T-55 units. It was confirmed that T-55 "Enigma" tanks were encountered by Coalition forces during the Iraqi Army&39;s sole offensive action during the 1991 Gulf War, the Battle of Khafji. On January 29, 1991, two weeks after the Coalition forces&39; aerial campaign began, the Iraqi Army launched an attack into Saudi Arabia from Kuwait. The Iraqi 1st Mechanized, 3rd Armored, and 5th Mechanized Divisions attacked Coalition positions along the Kuwaiti-Saudi border and this last unit managed to occupy the town of Khafji. However, the advances of other Iraqi units were halted by the U.S. 1st and 2nd Marine regiments and intense Coalition air attack. The Iraqi 5th Mechanized Division became isolated, suffered heavy losses to Coalition counterattacks, and eventually withdrew from Khafji by noon of the 31st.

  After the 1991 Gulf War, many T-55 "Enigma" tanks were confiscated by Coalition forces and several examples were sent to the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. One of these has been put on display at the Tank Museum ill Bovington. This example features the Iraqi Army&39;s standard overall Sand paint scheme but lacks unit and vehicle number markings.

Specs and Features:

• 1/35 scale plastic assembly kit.
• The details of the Enigma have been accurately reproduced based on the thorough study of an actual vehicle.
• Armor blocks on the turret and hull and their attachment frames are faithfully depicted.
• 1 standing Iraqi army tank crew figure is included.
• Model depicts a tank painted in overall Sand, without any distinguishing unit markings.
• Robust form of the tank is accurately reproduced.
• Cast metal texture on the turret and engine grille that is different from the Russian version are all included.
• New parts were created specifically for this kit. (Image shows test shots. Actual parts are molded in a Sand color.)
• Check out the differences between this tank and the T-55.
• Line it up with the T-55 for an interesting comparison.
• Length: 259mm, Width: 109mm