M103 A1 Tank (USA) Takom-2139

Description

The M103A1 was a U.S. heavy tank developed in the 1950s during the Cold War. This robust combat vehicle, with a weight of over 60 tons, was designed to engage Soviet heavy tanks and as a deterrent during the period of tension between the two great superpowers.

The M103A1 was armed with a 120 mm gun and its thick armor made it resistant to many types of enemy weapons, however, due to its heavy weight, it was slow and had limitations in terms of mobility that reduced its operational efficiency.

Although it never saw combat in a major war, the M103A1 served in Europe and Korea as part of the Cold War containment strategy. As tank technology evolved, this type of heavy tank became less relevant, and production stopped in the 1950s.

Details of the model:

• Gates that can be left open or closed
• Movable suspension
• Metal cannon
• Configurable chains