About the Leopard 2 A7V
In 2017, it was decided to give the Bundeswehr Leopard 2 an upgrade with the A7V, an improved version of the Leopard 2 A7 (A7 was an upgrade of the 2001 Leopard A6). The A7V has additional hull front armor to increase its survivability, with reinforced suspension. Its L/55 120mm gun can take on enemy armor up to five kilometers away. Other design evolutions include a sight device to amplify vision in poor visibility, new tracks and a new turret rear basket. 104 existing tanks are to be upgraded to A7V spec, and units began receiving them in September 2021.
About the Model
This is a 1/16 scale R/C model assembly kit.
- The powerful Leopard 2 A7V form is faithfully captured.
- Take control of forward and reverse movement, a range of turns and pivots, turret rotation and gun elevation. Gun recoil and vehicle kickback are also recreated.
- Authentic turbo engine and firing sounds are coordinated with model actions.
- Gun barrel control system keeps main gun automatically trained in a set direction.
- Compatible with separately sold Battle System.
Specifications:
- Hull length: 701mm, width: 241mm, height: 190mm. Weight: 4.9kg.
- The deep engine sounds were sampled from a recording of the actual V12 diesel turbo.
- Speaker unit emits highly authentic sounds in time with model actions.
- Suspension utilizes metal torsion bars.
- Double-pin plastic tracks are pre-assembled and have integrated synthetic rubber pads.
- Includes Control Unit.
Separately Required Items:
- 4-channel transmitter
- Battery pack and charger
- Batteries for transmitter