M60A1 Tank “Wicked Bitch” USMC, Operation Desert Storm 1991, 1:72 Scale Diecast Model

Ground Power Series Highly detailed realistic collectible model Diecast & plastic parts. Measures approximately: 5.5” L x 2” W” x 2” H Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collectors 14 years and above. The M60 was initially introduced in 1960 and often incorrectly referred to as a Patton. The M60 resembled the M48 because it was based on the M48 but with some significant alterations and improvements. M60 has a 105mm Main Gun while the M48’s was 90mm and the front slope was straight compared to the M48’s rounded front plus other modifications. The M60 was the last U.S. tank to use homogenous steel as well as an escape hatch in the floor for the driver. On August 2, 1990 Iraq invaded Kuwait and refused to leave so a multi-nation coalition force, led by the U.S. was formed and on January 17, 1991 the combat phase to remove Iraq began. When the war began the USMC was starting to re-equip from their M60A1s to the M1A1 Abrams. There wasn’t time to complete the change so the