{"product_id":"soviet-tank-t-55a","title":"Tamiya Soviet Tank T-55A | 1\/35 Scale Cold War Era Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\nThe T-55 entered production in 1958 as Cold War tensions between the Soviet Union and Western\npowers intensified. Designed for ease of manufacture, survivability, and battlefield\neffectiveness, the T-55 featured an oblique front hull, compact layout, and a semi-spherical\nturret that minimized vulnerability to enemy fire.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nArmed with a powerful 100mm main gun, the T-55 proved capable against contemporary NATO armor.\nIn the early 1960s, the improved T-55A variant was introduced, featuring an internal\nanti-radiation liner and an external anti-radiation cover on the commander’s cupola—reflecting\nthe growing nuclear threat of the era.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nProduced until the late 1970s and license-built in countries such as Poland and\nCzechoslovakia, the T-55 family equipped the armed forces of over 40 nations. These tanks saw\ncombat in numerous conflicts including the Middle East wars and the Gulf War.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis 1\/35 scale Tamiya model faithfully recreates the T-55A with exceptional detail and offers\nmultiple configuration options, making it an ideal centerpiece for Cold War or post-war\narmored collections.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50356537524471,"sku":"MH_TAM35257_HH","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/3324\/8759\/files\/a4f8da04f2af055fcae406378373e638.jpg?v=1765846159","url":"https:\/\/checkout.miniaturehobbies.com\/products\/soviet-tank-t-55a","provider":"Miniature Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}