AMX-30 was a second-generation main battle tank equipped by the French Army. AMX-30B was its first production version. AMX-30 sacrificed protection for light weight so as to obtain strong mobility. It was equipped with a 105mm L/56 rifled gun and also a 20mm autocannon against slow flight vehicles. French, Saudi Arabian and Qatari AMX-30s saw operation during the Gulf War in 1991.
THE KIT:
Length: 271mm, Width: 89mm
Casted turret shape is realistically reproduced on the model;
The gun and 20mm autocannon can elevate independently;
Hatch on commander cupola can rotate in 360 degrees;
Realistic running gear parts on the chassis are movable;
Elastic torsion bar structure combined with movable hydraulic shock absorbers can realize the shock absorption action like the real vehicle;
