Trumpeter 00927 US M1A2 SEP MBT in 1/16 scale is a highly advanced plastic model of the M1A2 SEP main battle tank, representing the pinnacle of American military engineering in the 21st century. This model depicts the modernized M1A2 version equipped with the System Enhancement Program (SEP), which drastically improves the vehicle's combat and communication capabilities thanks to contemporary digital and IT solutions.

The M1A2 SEP has been operated by the United States Army since the late 1990s to the present day, being used, among others, during operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The SEP (System Enhancement Program) allowed earlier M1 versions to be transformed into modern vehicles meeting the highest standards of the digital battlefield. In total, 1,079 older vehicles were upgraded to the M1A2 standard, as well as 62 new tanks and 19 prototypes added.

• Scale: 1:16 – allows for the construction of an extremely detailed model measuring up to 62 cm in length and 23.2 cm in width.
• Material: high-quality plastic, complemented by metal components (screws) and photo-etched parts, ensuring the replication of the finest details.
• Components: the kit includes over 1,000 parts, including individual track links, multi-section hulls and turret, 22 sprues, upper and lower hulls, and photo-etched detail elements.
• Category: plastic model kit for enthusiasts of modern military vehicles and technology.
• Assembly difficulty: 5/5 – advanced kit, aimed at experienced modellers seeking a challenge and the highest level of detail.
• Release date: May 2018

Trumpeter 00927 US M1A2 SEP MBT (1/16) is especially recommended for experienced modellers who expect not only an impressive finished model size, but also faithful replication of technical details and an extremely advanced assembly process. The use of individual track links and photo-etched elements allows for results identical to the real combat vehicle. For enthusiasts of modern armed forces and collectors of American military technology, this kit will become a highlight of any collection and a top-class modelling challenge.