Tamiya 1/35 Military - 1/35 Iraqi Tank T-55 Enigma - 35324

Tamiya 1/35 Military - 1/35 Iraqi Tank T-55 Enigma - 35324The Tamiya 1 35 Iraqi T 55 Enigma Tank (35324) reproduces one of the most unusual Iraqi armour modifications encountered during the 1991 Gulf War the T 55 fitted with a distinctive array of external appliqu armour blocks on the turret and hull front that Coalition forces nicknamed the 'Enigma'. These improvised armour additions were an attempt to upgrade the T 55's obsolete protection against modern anti tank weapons, though the results were of

The Tamiya 1/35 Iraqi T-55 Enigma Tank (35324) reproduces one of the most unusual Iraqi armour modifications encountered during the 1991 Gulf War — the T-55 fitted with a distinctive array of external appliqué armour blocks on the turret and hull front that Coalition forces nicknamed the 'Enigma'. These improvised armour additions were an attempt to upgrade the T-55's obsolete protection against modern anti-tank weapons, though the results were of limited effectiveness against Coalition weaponry.

The Enigma's unusual and distinctive appearance makes it a fascinating subject for modellers interested in the Gulf War and improvised armour modifications.

Kit highlights:

• Accurate Iraqi T-55 with distinctive 'Enigma' appliqué armour blocks
• Unusual armour configuration faithfully reproduced
• Gulf War 1991 Iraqi Army marking options
• A unique and historically interesting Gulf War subject
• Based on Tamiya's T-55 kit with Gulf War-specific modifications

Please note: Cement and paints required, sold separately.