1/35 IDF Shot Kal Alef (Valley of Tears 1973)
$64.00
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■Product Description
This kit reproduces the "Shot Cal Aleph" tank, which the Israeli army modernized and refitted from the Centurion and used in the Fourth Arab-Israeli War.
[Overview]
The British Centurion was introduced by Israel with high expectations as its first-generation post-war tank, but when it was deployed in combat against Syria in the Golan Heights, it became clear that the Centurion, which was developed for operations in Europe, was not suitable for operation in the Middle East.
The 20-pounder main gun had a wide dispersion at long range, and for the Israel Defense Forces tank units, which primarily engage in long-range artillery battles in the open desert compared to Europe, the reduced accuracy at long range became a fatal flaw.
The engine, a Rolls-Royce Meteor engine used in the Centurion, was a gasoline engine modified from the Merlin engine used in aircraft. As such, it had a high risk of ignition and explosion, poor fuel efficiency, and was unsuitable for prolonged mobile operations. Furthermore, the engine components such as brakes and transmission were unreliable; repeatedly crossing the steep sand dunes of the desert would cause the transmission and brakes to seize up, and sand to clog the engine's air filter, leading to overheating.
Israel had purchased many Centurions that were unsuitable for the Middle East, and due to a lack of funds, they decided to modify them for use. This modified Centurion resulted in the creation of the "Shot." The "Shot" had its main gun replaced from a 20-pounder to a new L7 105mm tank gun. This tank gun did not have an extreme dispersion even at long range and possessed good armor-piercing capabilities.
Later, it participated in the Six-Day War and saw action alongside Israeli Super Shermans and M48 Pattons.
Following the results of the Six-Day War, which put Israel in a diplomatically disadvantageous position, the Schott underwent a second refit due to the arms embargo on Israel.
In the second refit, the engine was replaced with an American-made Continental AVDS-1790-2A diesel engine, and the transmission was replaced with an American-made Allison CD850-6, resulting in the "Schott Cal Aleph."
It also participated in the Fourth Six-Day War, among others.
■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Amusing Hobby
Item No: AMH35A048
Scale: 1/35
JAN: 6954248835488
■Notes
*Due to manufacturer circumstances, the expected arrival month and the actual product specifications may change. Please understand in advance.
1/35 IDF Shot Kal Alef (Valley of Tears 1973)
$64.00
This kit reproduces the "Shot Cal Aleph" tank, which the Israeli army modernized and refitted from the Centurion and used in the Fourth Arab-Israeli War.
[Overview]
The British Centurion was introduced by Israel with high expectations as its first-generation post-war tank, but when it was deployed in combat against Syria in the Golan Heights, it became clear that the Centurion, which was developed for operations in Europe, was not suitable for operation in the Middle East.
The 20-pounder main gun had a wide dispersion at long range, and for the Israel Defense Forces tank units, which primarily engage in long-range artillery battles in the open desert compared to Europe, the reduced accuracy at long range became a fatal flaw.
The engine, a Rolls-Royce Meteor engine used in the Centurion, was a gasoline engine modified from the Merlin engine used in aircraft. As such, it had a high risk of ignition and explosion, poor fuel efficiency, and was unsuitable for prolonged mobile operations. Furthermore, the engine components such as brakes and transmission were unreliable; repeatedly crossing the steep sand dunes of the desert would cause the transmission and brakes to seize up, and sand to clog the engine's air filter, leading to overheating.
Israel had purchased many Centurions that were unsuitable for the Middle East, and due to a lack of funds, they decided to modify them for use. This modified Centurion resulted in the creation of the "Shot." The "Shot" had its main gun replaced from a 20-pounder to a new L7 105mm tank gun. This tank gun did not have an extreme dispersion even at long range and possessed good armor-piercing capabilities.
Later, it participated in the Six-Day War and saw action alongside Israeli Super Shermans and M48 Pattons.
Following the results of the Six-Day War, which put Israel in a diplomatically disadvantageous position, the Schott underwent a second refit due to the arms embargo on Israel.
In the second refit, the engine was replaced with an American-made Continental AVDS-1790-2A diesel engine, and the transmission was replaced with an American-made Allison CD850-6, resulting in the "Schott Cal Aleph."
It also participated in the Fourth Six-Day War, among others.
■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Amusing Hobby
Item No: AMH35A048
Scale: 1/35
JAN: 6954248835488
■Notes
*Due to manufacturer circumstances, the expected arrival month and the actual product specifications may change. Please understand in advance.