1:35 MENG TS058 Leopard 2A4 Ukraine with Kontakt-1 ERA - Ukrainian Main Battle Tank Plastic Model kit

Build a distinctive version of one of the world's best-known modern main battle tanks with the 1:35 MENG TS058 Leopard 2A4 Ukraine with Kontakt-1 ERA. This plastic model assembly kit combines the Leopard 2A4 with Kontakt-1 ERA in a Ukrainian configuration, making it an interesting addition for enthusiasts of modern tank modelling, military vehicles and Ukrainian combat vehicles in 1:35 scale.

The Leopard 2 is a German third-generation main battle tank. The first prototypes appeared in 1973 and series production began in 1979. By 2018, 3,480 tanks of this type had been produced. The Leopard 2 is powered by a 1,500 hp MTU MB 873 Ka 501 engine and armed with a 120 mm Rheinmetall Rh-M-120 gun and two 7.62 mm MG3 machine guns.

Development began after the Bundeswehr identified the need for a new Main Battle Tank to replace the Leopard 1 in the early 1960s. German and American companies, including Chrysler, initially cooperated on the MBT-70 project. This cooperation was later terminated, with German companies continuing development. After almost fifteen years of analysis, research and experimental work, the Leopard 2 entered service in 1979. Its design was considered revolutionary and, according to the supplied information, surpassed contemporary Soviet designs. Many analysts regard the Leopard 2 as the first third-generation tank, a category that also includes the M1 Abrams, French Leclerc and later Russian T-90.

One of the Leopard 2's major strengths is its combination of mobility, manoeuvrability and firepower. Its 1,500 hp engine provided exceptional mobility for a tank of its class at the time. The design also features composite armour and an advanced fire-control system. During the 1980s and 1990s, the Rheinmetall Rh-M-120 gun became an important standard for numerous NATO countries.

Several Leopard 2 variants were developed during production. The Leopard 2A4 appeared in 1985 with a significantly improved fire-control system and improvements to the turret and frontal hull armour. The A4 also became the most widely exported Leopard 2 variant. At the beginning of the 21st century, the A6 followed with an Rh-M-120 gun featuring a considerably longer L/55 barrel for improved penetration. The A7 entered Bundeswehr service in 2014. Due to its high combat value, the Leopard 2 was exported to countries including Austria, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Spain, the Netherlands, Norway and Poland. According to the supplied information, Poland operated 247 Leopard 2 tanks in A4 and A5 versions.

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Features:
– MENG TS058 Leopard 2A4 Ukraine plastic model assembly kit in 1:35 scale
– Ukrainian version of the Leopard 2A4 with Kontakt-1 ERA
– Leopard 2 is a German third-generation main battle tank with its first prototypes appearing in 1973 and series production beginning in 1979
– Powered by a 1,500 hp MTU MB 873 Ka 501 engine
– Leopard 2 armament consists of a 120 mm Rheinmetall Rh-M-120 gun and two 7.62 mm MG3 machine guns
– Developed as a successor to the Leopard 1 following a lengthy development process that initially included the German-American MBT-70 project
– Leopard 2A4 appeared in 1985 with an improved fire-control system and improvements to the turret and frontal hull armour
– A4 became the most widely exported version of the Leopard 2
– Later A6 received the Rh-M-120 gun with a longer L/55 barrel while the A7 entered Bundeswehr service in 2014
– Leopard 2 was exported to numerous countries due to its high combat value

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