Following the 1967 Six-Day War, the Israeli Defence Force captured Soviet T-55 tanks and extensively modified them into the formidable Tiran 5. These vehicles featured upgraded 105mm guns, mounted M2 heavy machine guns, and distinctive storage boxes for identification purposes. The Tiran 5 proved its combat effectiveness during the 1973 Yom Kippur War and remained in service through the early 1980s before seeing wider international deployment.
This 1/35 scale Tamiya kit faithfully reproduces the Tiran 5's distinctive profile with exceptional detail: the modified main armament, dual machine gun configuration, turret-mounted storage boxes, water tanks, and auxiliary equipment. The model measures 252mm in length and includes two crew torso figures and period-accurate 1980 markings, offering enthusiasts an authentic representation of this historically significant armoured vehicle.
