AFV Club 35238 M60A2 Patton Early Version 1/35 – Plastic Tank Model Kit

The AFV Club 35238 M60A2 Patton early version 1/35 scale tank model is a faithful miniature of one of the most unique American tanks of the Cold War era. This highly detailed model kit is designed for military enthusiasts and advanced modelers who wish to recreate the legendary machine of the United States Armored Forces in its early production version.

Historical Information

The M60A2 Patton tank is an evolutionary version of the popular M60, created to combine the firepower of a powerful gun with the latest technological solutions of its time. Manufactured in the USA at the turn of the 1960s and 1970s, it served mainly in the US Armed Forces during the Cold War. Its most important feature was the M162 152 mm gun capable of firing both conventional shells and Shillelagh guided missiles. Thanks to its low profile and advanced fire control system, the M60A2 was intended as NATO's answer to the growing threat of Soviet armored forces. These tanks were mainly used in Western Europe, forming an important element of the forces stationed in Germany until the early 1980s.

Model Features

• Scale: 1/35 – perfect for display and dioramas.
• User country: United States of America
• Era: Cold War (1972–1981)
• Category: plastic model kit
• Material: high-quality plastic
• The set includes: a detailed set of plastic parts, clear parts for replicating optics, decals to finish the model in historically accurate paint schemes.
• The model does not include: glue, paints or extras such as metal barrels or photo-etched sets (additional accessories can be purchased separately).

Who is it for?

The AFV Club 35238 M60A2 Patton early version model is recommended primarily for intermediate and advanced military modelers. The very high level of detail and extensive set of moving parts ensure a rewarding building experience and allow for the creation of realistic historical displays. This is an excellent choice for armored vehicle collectors and Cold War enthusiasts seeking distinctive and less common American vehicles for their dioramas.

Difficulty level: 4/5.