ACE 72441 IDF Sho’t Kal Gimel (Kal C) / Dalet (Kal D) 1/72

ACE 72441 IDF Sho’t Kal Gimel (Kal C) / Dalet (Kal D) 1/72 is a detailed plastic scale model representing modern variants of the legendary Israeli Sho’t Kal tank. The kit is aimed at advanced modelers and enthusiasts of Middle Eastern military history who value faithfully reproduced details and historical accuracy.

• Scale: 1/72 – ideal both for collectors and modelers interested in historical dioramas.
• User country: Israel – the model represents vehicles used by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
• Service period: 1970s and 1980s, Cold War era – these vehicles took part en masse in, among others, the Yom Kippur War (1973) and the Lebanon War (1982).
• Historical description: The Sho’t Kal is a series of Israeli upgrades to the British Centurion tank. Vehicles were significantly modified – equipped with an American Continental AVDS-1790-2A diesel engine, a modern fire control system, upgraded armor, and additional optoelectronic equipment. The Gimel (Kal C) version introduced better protection and a new fire control system, while the Dalet (Kal D) is the culmination of the Israeli upgrade package, featuring an even more powerful engine and expanded electronics, providing significant advantage on the battlefield.
• Material: high-quality plastic.
• Set contents: plastic sprues for both variants, clear assembly instructions, and decals allowing for authentic markings of IDF vehicles.
• Product type: plastic model kit (kit).
• Difficulty level: 3/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers, requires experience with assembling small parts.

The ACE 72441 product is recommended for armored model collectors, Israeli military history enthusiasts, and anyone building Cold War period dioramas. Thanks to faithfully rendered details and the option to choose between Sho’t Kal Gimel (C) and Dalet (D) variants, the model forms an excellent base for enhancement and customization. This kit does not include glue or paints, giving you the flexibility to choose appropriate products to your preference.

With this model, you can recreate one of the most important tanks that served in the Israel Defense Forces and add a unique piece to your collection.