In May 2017 it was decided to give the Bundeswehr Leopard 2 tank an upgrade in the form of the Leopard 2 A7V; building upon the A7 variant, the A7V has additional hull front armor to increase its survivability, with new running gear to compensate for the extra weight. Its L/55 120mm gun is a carryover from the A6 variant which - when using the latest ammunition - can take on enemy armor up to five kilometres away. Other design evolutions include a sight device to amplify vision in poor visibility, new tracks and a new turret rear basket. 104 existing tanks are to be upgraded to A7V spec, and units began receiving them in September 2021.
About the Model
★This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 320mm, width: 110mm. ★The powerful form of the Leopard 2 A7V with additional front armor plate is faithfully captured, based upon extensive research of the actual tank. ★Mud flaps are depicted on the turret rear sides, as they are in combat situation. ★Tracks are snap together assembly type. ★Photo-etched parts are used to recreate engine grille mesh and turret-side basket sections. ★The kit comes with commander and loader torso figures; choose their headwear. ★3 marking options are included.
