Tamiya 35271 - 1/35 Bundeswehr main battle tank Leopard 2 A6
The latest upgrade to the Leopard 2 is a newly designed 55 caliber 120mm smooth bore main gun. Measuring 1.3m longer than the 44 caliber main gun of its predecessor, the Leopard 2 A5, the new gun of the 2 A6 provides higher projectile velocity for increased range and penetration. The 2 A6 retains improvements made to previous Leopard 2 tanks including wedge shaped spaced armor effective against chemical weapons and improved electric gun control and stabilization system. The use of the 2 A6 continues to spread throughout Europe with the Netherlands, Spain and Greece adopting the 2 A6 as their main battle tank.
About the Model
1/35 scale plastic assembly kit.
Overall length: 314mm
Accurately reproduced long 55 caliber 120mm smoothbore main gun adds to sense of power.
2 newly designed half body figures (commander and loader) included in kit.
Goggles for figures, headlights and taillights reproduced using transparent parts.
Kit features extra road signs for reproduction of realistic diorama.
Includes decals to reproduce up to 4 different types of markings, including NATO versions used in Kosovo.
Realistically reproduces the fearless style equipped with a long barrel 55 caliber 120 mm sliding cavity gun. The track is a belt type that can be glued and painted and is easy to assemble.
A turret featuring wedge-shaped increased armor at the front. Equipped with a large number of smoke dischargers on the side. The Commander / Loader's Hatch is open / closed.
We have also prepared parts for the shim fire (smoke generator for simulated battles) to be attached to the front of the turret.
Comes with a commander and loader bust. You can choose whether or not to install the rotating light used for training or driving on public roads.
The delicate mold of the grille of the circular engine cooling air intake is also a highlight.
Clear parts are used for headlights and tail lamps. Nylon mesh is available for the basket at the rear of the turret.
Signpost parts and slide marks that are useful for creating scenes are also available.
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