Airfix 1/76 Leopard Tank Plastic Model Kit

Description

The first all-German tank to appear since the Second World War, the Leopard was chosen by Belgium, Holland, and West Germany.

Designed for speed, mobility, and firepower, it became one of NATO’s most successful main battle tanks – a true icon now recreated in classic Airfix model form.

Add this 1/76 tank model kit to your workbench today.

What's Inside

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

This 1:76 scale Leopard Tank model kit allows you to recreate NATO's renowned main battle tank. Comprising 84 parts and rated at skill level 2, this kit embodies the speed, agility, and firepower that established the Leopard as a leading tank during the Cold War. It offers three genuine paint options reflecting the Belgian, Dutch, and West German military units that utilised this iconic vehicle.

Key Features

84 piece plastic kit in 1:76 scale
Skill level 2 - suitable for modellers aged 8 years and above
Three authentic paint schemes for Belgium, Holland and West Germany
Accurately replicates the first all-German tank design since the Second World War
Detailed depiction of NATO's legendary main battle tank

History

The Leopard was developed during the Cold War, marking the first all-German tank design post-Second World War. Selected by Belgium, Holland, and West Germany, it was engineered with an emphasis on speed, manoeuvrability, and firepower, aligning with NATO's strategic needs during this critical period.

This design approach rendered the Leopard one of NATO's most effective main battle tanks, solidifying its status as a significant symbol of Cold War armoured combat. Its blend of performance features proved highly successful, leading to its widespread adoption by various NATO countries that valued its outstanding battlefield capabilities.

Key Specifications

Skill Level: 2

Full Specifications

Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)	8.8
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)	4.3
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