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| Product code: | TS-007 |
|---|---|
| Number: | G5930034 |
| Time period: | Ajanjakso 1960-1979 |
| Vehicle type: | Tela-ajoneuvo |
| Country: | Saksa |
| Brand: | Meng Model |
GERMAN MAIN BATTLE TANK LEOPARD 1 A3/A4
The Leopard 1 A3/A4 MBT had a crew of four. It was equipped with a L7A3 105mm rifled gun. Length - 9.54 m (gun forward); width - 3.37 m; combat weight - 42.4 tonnes; maxi. road speed - 65 km/h. It was fitted with a MB 838 CaM 500 water-cooled multi-fuel engine. The Leopard 1 A3 incorporated all the improvements of the Leopard 1 A2 but with a new welded turret of spaced armor with a wedge-shaped gun mantlet; the turret rear stowage bin was incorporated into the contour of the turret; the loader's periscope was movable in both elevation and azimuth. Leopard 1 A4 was fitted with the same turret as Leopard 1 A3, but had an integrated fire-control system, which improved the tank’s combat effectiveness and also provided a far higher hit probability. The Leopard 1 MBT became a standard equipment of European forces for its extraordinary reliability and outstanding tactical mobility, and served in over a dozen countries worldwide.
KIT INFO
This 1/35 scale Leopard 1 A3/A4 MBT plastic model kit precisely represents the shape of German AFVs. Periscopes and lights are provided with clear parts; all hatches can be modeled open or closed; armor protection for periscope and grilles for engine compartment can be precisely presented with PE parts; track links and one-piece TPE tracks are included; three options (German Leopard 1 A3/A4 or Greek Leopard 1 A3) are provided.
Details on the rear Leopard 1 A3/A4 hull are so realistic that no further improvement by modelers is needed.
Excellent decals and grousers greatly improve the appearance of this model.
Pioneer tools and side skirt on the left side of hull are perfectly represented.
The PE engine grille looks very realistic.
Turret weld beads, mantlet cover and searchlight are fine and realistic.
Details of MG3 machine gun, commander’s and loader’s hatches are rich and fine.
One-piece TPE tracks and track links are both provided for different needs of modelers.
With the help of the movable suspension, this model can be built in the positions modelers like.
This kit consists of olive drab and brown plastic sprues, a clear sprue, a set of one-piece TPE tracks, two PE frets and a decal sheet.
