Name: German Leopard 2A4 MBT 1:72 Model Kit by Trumpeter
Brand: SCH Models
SKU: TRU07190
Price: 23.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

German Leopard 2A4 MBT 1:72 Model Kit by Trumpeter

£23.99

Model Features

1:72 scale plastic model kit
Accurately represents the German Leopard 2A4 Main Battle Tank
Finely detailed hull and turret
Realistic 120mm Rheinmetall L/44 smoothbore main gun
Detailed suspension, road wheels, and tracks
Authentic turret armour and external equipment
Detailed smoke grenade launchers and storage fittings
Precision-moulded plastic parts
Waterslide decal sheet included
Illustrated assembly instructions
Ideal for modern military display or NATO diorama projects

Specifications

Brand: Trumpeter
Scale: 1:72
Subject: German Leopard 2A4 Main Battle Tank
Material: Injection-moulded plastic
Skill Level: Suitable for intermediate modellers
Paint & Glue Required: Yes (sold separately)
Recommended Age: 14+

What's in the Box

Plastic sprues
Waterslide decal sheet
Illustrated assembly instructions

History of the Original Vehicle

The Leopard 2A4 is one of the most successful and widely used main battle tanks in modern military history. Developed by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) for the West German Army, it entered service in the late 1970s as a replacement for the Leopard 1. Designed during the Cold War, the Leopard 2 was created to counter the advanced Soviet armoured vehicles of the period while providing superior mobility, protection, and firepower.

The Leopard 2A4 represented the most numerous and widely exported version of the Leopard 2 family. It introduced improved composite armour protection, an advanced fire control system, and the powerful 120mm Rheinmetall L/44 smoothbore gun, which became one of the most effective tank weapons in the world. The gun allowed the Leopard 2 to use advanced kinetic energy and multi-purpose ammunition, giving it exceptional capability against modern armoured threats.

Powered by the reliable MTU MB 873 Ka-501 diesel engine, the Leopard 2 combined excellent speed and cross-country mobility with a high level of crew protection. Its advanced suspension system and efficient drivetrain allowed it to operate effectively in a wide range of environments, from European plains to mountainous terrain.

The Leopard 2A4 has served with numerous NATO and allied nations and has seen operational use in conflicts including Afghanistan. Its reputation for reliability, accuracy, and survivability has led to continuous upgrades and the development of later variants. Today, the Leopard 2 remains a benchmark for modern main battle tank design and continues to serve as the backbone of many European armoured forces.