Italeri plastic model kit 1-48 scale leopard 2a6 tankplastic model kit - 51-6567s

upgraded moulds - new gluable rubber trucks - super decals for 4 versions - color instructions sheet

The leopard 2 was developed in the '70s to satisfy the specific need of the west german army to have  a new modern and efficient main battle tank able to replace the leopard 1. It is armed with a 120 mm gun and, thanks to its v-12 twin-turbo diesel engine, it is able to reach the maximum speed of 68 km/h. It entered service in 1979 but, continuously improved in technology, armament and armour, it is still today considered one of the best main battle tank in the world. The leopard 2 a6, in detail, is a definite improvement compared to the first versions. Armed with a 120mm rheinmetall l / 55 smoothbore gun, it is equipped with a modern third generation composite protections. The turret shape and the mantlet profile are developed to minimize the impact of enemy hits and anti-tank weapons