monkey model
Noun
A downgraded version of a weapon for export or war-time mass production, which lacks many advanced functions of the original version.
Usage- Informal
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But as Suvorov observes, the Soviets manufacture two variants of equipment: the standard model and the stripped-down “monkey” model for export, which is sold abroad as “latest” equipment.
1974 […] Development of initial export ("monkey model") version of T-72
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Even if the Russia continues the “monkey model” policy for export gear, a downgrade T-14 could still stack up well against Western tanks, like the Abrams, Leopard 2, and Challenger 2.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see monkey, model.
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monkey models