IDF Centurion Sho't Kal 1973

In the 1950s, the Israel Armored Forces were equipped with outdated M50 and M51 Sherman and AMX-13 light tanks, but lacked modern main battle tanks.
At Israel's request, Britain ended up providing around 390 used Centurion Mk. III and MK. V.
However, they were quickly adapted to local conditions and given the title "Sho't" (Eng. "Whip").

The Sh'ot Kal (which stands for "Continental", simplified to "Cal") can be easily distinguished from the non-converted tanks by its raised engine deck. This modification was necessary to accommodate a larger and more efficient American diesel engine. The vehicles feature a new Continental AVDS-1790-2A diesel engine mated to an Allison CD850-6 transmission. In addition, they were equipped with American radios and 7.62 mm Browning machine guns.

A deployment on the Golan Heights during the 1973 Yom Kippur War has become known as the "Valley of Tears" when these tanks deployed on the plateau destroyed around 250 Syrian tanks in a single day, due to their negative elevation range the approaching T -55 could fight from the increase.

plastic model kit
 

• including transparent parts
• photo-etched parts
• turned metal barrel
• workable suspension
• vinyl tracks

Decal variants:
 

• 7th Brigade, Yom Kippur, Golan Heights 1973
• Ugdat Peled, Yom Kippur, Golan Heights 1973
• 188th Brigade, Yom Kippur, Golan Heights 1973
• Ugdat Adan, Yom Kippur, Sinai 1973

1:35 scale

unbuilt / unpainted