Airfix 1/76 Chieftain Tank Plastic Model Kit

Description

The British Army’s main Battle Tank from the late 1960s until the 1990s, the Chieftain was developed to counter the latest Soviet heavy tanks, but with firepower being its primary consideration.

The Chieftain featured a powerful and incredibly accurate 120mm gun, with British crews posting impressively high first hit rate performance when using it during training.

Thankfully, this Cold War sentinel never had to fire its main gun in anger.

Build the mighty machine for yourself with this 1/76 scale Chieftain Tank model kit.

What's Inside

Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.

This remarkable 1:76 scale model kit of the Chieftain Tank allows you to recreate Britain's formidable Cold War defender. Comprising 105 intricately moulded plastic parts, this Skill Level 3 kit offers a rewarding experience, with three genuine paint schemes available for customisation.

Key Features

1:76 scale model kit with 105 plastic components
Skill Level 3 -
Includes three genuine paint schemes
Detailed depiction of the Chieftain's formidable 120mm main gun
Faithfully represents the unique silhouette of Britain's main battle tank from the Cold War era

History

Serving as the British Army's principal Battle Tank from the late 1960s to the 1990s, the Chieftain was designed to counter the latest Soviet heavy armour, with its firepower being a top priority. It was equipped with a powerful and highly precise 120mm gun, allowing British crews to achieve impressive first-hit accuracy during training exercises. Fortunately, this Cold War guardian never had to use its main weapon in combat.

Key Specifications

Skill Level: 3

Full Specifications

Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)	13.6
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)	4.5
Item Scale	1:76 Scale
Contents (what's in the box) sets	Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
Number of Scheme options	2
Flying Hours	1