Tamiya 35157 U.S. M60A1 w/Reactive Armor (1/35) is a unique plastic model kit, replicating one of the most iconic American tanks of the 20th century in 1/35 scale. This model faithfully reflects the details of the heavy M60A1 tank in the version with ERA reactive armor, used by the United States Marine Corps during the 1980s and military operations in the Persian Gulf.

The M60A1 entered service in 1960, becoming the main armored force of American units throughout the Cold War period. It played a particular role from 1980 to 1991, when these vehicles participated in, among others, NATO exercises in Western Europe, supported U.S. forces in South Korea, and were widely used during "Desert Shield" and "Desert Storm" operations in the Persian Gulf. The Tamiya model allows you to build a replica of one of these historic versions – the kit includes decals for recreating multiple marking options, including those of vehicles operating in the Middle East.

• Model scale: 1/35
• Country of use: United States (USMC)
• Historical period: Cold War, late 20th-century operations, Persian Gulf War
• Material: high-quality plastic, metal parts, vinyl tracks, waterslide decal sheet
• Add-ons: ERA reactive armor made from individual components, metal parts for enhanced details, realistic vinyl tracks
• Category: plastic model kit
• Assembled dimensions: approx. 27 cm long (package size: 383x246x69 mm); kit weight: 605 g
• Marking variants: South Korea, Western Europe, Middle East, "Desert Shield" operations

The model is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who want to recreate a realistic Cold War era tank—particularly appealing to fans of American armored vehicles and 1980s–90s military equipment. The set includes everything necessary for exterior detailing, though model paints and glue are required separately for assembly.

We rate the difficulty of the kit at 3/5 – the model requires some experience, especially with assembling add-ons and fitting the vinyl tracks and ERA armor, but the clear instructions and excellent quality of Tamiya parts make the building process exceptionally satisfying.

If you're searching for an authentic reactive armor tank model that's significant in the history of American military engineering, Tamiya 35157 U.S. M60A1 w/Reactive Armor (1/35) will be the perfect choice for your collection!