1:72 Heller 30800 Leopard 2A4 - German Main Battle Tank Plastic Model kit

A powerful 120 mm gun, a robust turret and an impressive combination of firepower, protection and mobility: the Leopard 2A4 is one of the world's best-known modern main battle tanks. With the Heller 30800 Leopard 2A4, you can recreate this iconic German armoured vehicle as a plastic model kit in 1:72 scale. Its distinctive angular turret, heavy armour and wide tracks capture the unmistakable appearance of a modern NATO tank. An appealing modelling project for enthusiasts of military vehicles, German tank engineering and modern armoured forces.

The Leopard 2 was developed to replace the Leopard 1 in the West German Bundeswehr and entered service in 1979. The vehicle combined advanced composite armour with a powerful 120 mm Rheinmetall gun and a 1,500 hp MTU diesel engine. This provided an excellent balance of protection, accuracy and cross-country mobility. The Leopard 2A4, introduced from 1985 onwards, became one of the most important versions of the series. This variant featured an improved digital fire-control system, enhanced armour protection and a further developed turret. Thanks to its reliability and advanced technology, the Leopard 2A4 was widely operated by the Bundeswehr and subsequently supplied to numerous other European and international armed forces.

Heller recreates this famous German main battle tank in the compact 1:72 scale, making it an excellent addition to collections of modern military vehicles. The kit captures the defining features of the Leopard 2A4, including its angular turret, long 120 mm gun barrel and robust tracked chassis. The characteristic armour shapes and military equipment provide excellent opportunities for accurate camouflage painting and realistic weathering. Display the completed Leopard as a standalone model or combine it with other modern military vehicles in a NATO training ground or military barracks diorama.

Features:
– Heller Leopard 2A4 plastic model kit in 1:72 scale
– Modern third-generation German main battle tank
– Based on the Leopard 2A4 operated by the German Bundeswehr
– Distinctive angular turret and robust armoured hull
– Impressive 120 mm Rheinmetall Rh-120 main gun
– Detailed representation of the wide tracked chassis
– Original tank powered by a 1,500 hp MTU MB 873 diesel engine
– Leopard 2A4 version featuring an improved fire-control system and enhanced armour
– Historical vehicle type operated by several NATO countries since the 1980s
– Recognisable modern tank construction with substantial frontal armour
– Interesting modelling project for military camouflage painting and subtle weathering
– Compact scale that complements other military vehicles in 1:72
– Ideal for collectors of German tanks and modern armoured vehicles
– Suitable as a display model or part of a military training ground or barracks diorama

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