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.
THE 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.
