The newer M1A2 series includes all of the M1A1 features plus a commander independent thermal viewer, an independent commander weapon station, position navigation equipment, and a digital data bus and radio interface unit providing a common picture among M1A2s on the battlefield. In lieu of new production, the Army is upgrading approximately 1,000 older M1 tanks to the M1A2 configuration. Item No 07279 Item Name M1A2 Abrams MBT Bar Code 9580208072791 Scale 1:72 Item Type Static Kit Model Brief Length: 144.91mm Width: 51.2mm Height: 44mm Total Parts 81pcs Metal Parts n/a Photo Etched Parts n/a Film Parts n/a Resin Parts n/a Total Sprues 5 sprues lower hull, upper hull,turret and tracks Paint Schemes U.S.Army Released Date 2009-03 More Features " - 2-directional slide-moulded lower hull with suspension arms - 2-directional slide-moulded upper hull with with excellent engine cover pattern"