Tamiya 1/35 Military Miniature Series No.324 IRAQI TANK T-55 ENIGMA

Overall length=259 mm. Photo shows assembled and painted kit. [Impressive Additional Armor: The Iraqi Army's T-55] The T-55 Enigma was an Iraqi Army modification of the T-55 deployed during the 1991 Gulf War. At the time, the Iraqi Army boasted significant firepower centered around Soviet-made T-72s and T-54/55s. Among these, the T-55 Enigma was characterized by its enhanced defensive capabilities, achieved by fitting additional armor to the turret and hull. During the Gulf War, it was deployed to regular army units and reportedly used as a command vehicle. Incidentally, the name “Enigma,” meaning “mystery” in English, was independently assigned by the multinational forces that captured this tank. 【 Model Specifications 】 This is a plastic model assembly kit of the T-55 Enigma. ● 1/35 scale, overall length 259mm, overall width 109mm. ● Realistically models the imposing appearance, dramatically transformed by adding additional armor to the T-55's turret and hull. ● The turret's additional armor features a separate frame part for excellent three-dimensionality. ● The upper hull integrates the additional armor frame. Assembles reliably with a minimal number of parts. ● Realistic, easy-to-install belt-type tracks are provided as separate parts. ● Includes one Iraqi Army tank crewman figure. 【 Initial Release Month 】 February 2012 ・Faithfully models the powerful appearance of the T-55 with added armor. ・The added armor on various sections and the mounting frames are finished with a rich sense of three-dimensionality. ・Faithfully recreates the spaced rear turret armor plates, the textured cast finish of the turret, and the engine grille differing from Soviet specifications. ・Enigma exclusive parts. (See 6th image) (Prototype shown. All parts will be sand-colored in the final product.) ・The gray parts are dedicated components, including the additional armor. (See image 7) Please note the differences from the T-55. ・The uniquely shaped additional armor completely transforms the T-55's appearance. Information is current as of January 6, 2026. Product name, price, release date, specifications, etc., are subject to change without notice. (From the Tamiya website)