AFV Club AF35282 1/35 IDF Shot Kal Gimel Type II Operation Peace for Galilee 1982

Model Kit

The AFV Club AF35282 1/35 IDF Shot Kal Gimel Type II Operation Peace for Galilee 1982 Model Kit depicts the Israeli Defense Forces upgraded Shot Kal Gimel variant, a modernized version of the British Centurion tank adapted to meet Israels demanding armored warfare requirements. Featuring the distinctive modifications used by the IDF, this kit captures the appearance of these vehicles during Operation Peace for Galilee in 1982, providing modelers with an accurate representation of a historically significant Cold War-era Israeli main battle tank.

The Shot Kal series represented Israels extensive modernization of captured and purchased Centurion tanks, incorporating improved engines, fire control systems, armor enhancements, and other battlefield upgrades. During the 1982 Lebanon War, these tanks played a major role in Israeli armored operations, demonstrating the effectiveness of locally adapted designs in challenging combat environments.