Description
The development of the Leopard 2 dates back to 1970, immediately after the MBT70/KPZ70 project between the USA and West Germany failed. The goal was a modern and mobile battle tank which should replace the Leopard 1 in the long run. Over the years, the Leopard 2 has undergone several upgrade programs to increase its combat strength and protection.
With the Leopard 2A6, for example, the weapon system was improved and the Rheinmetall 120 mm gun L/55 was introduced, which is a further development of the previous L/44. The Leopard 2 is not only successfully deployed in the Bundeswehr, other NATO nations also rely on this battle tank
The Leopard 2A6 kit is buildable in three different versions:
- RC model with BB function
- RC model with IR function
- Display model
Most parts of this kit are made of metal, like the tracks, the turret, the gun barrel, the track wheels and also the main gear set. The kit comes without electronic parts, so if you want to build the RC version you need the ESC+receiver unit, transmitter, smoker and a speaker.
Details/Scope of Delivery:
- 1/16 Leopard 2A6 Kit, RC capable
- Metal lower hull with torsion bar suspension
- Metal drive-idler wheels
- Metal road wheels
- Metal single link tracks
- Metal turret
- Metal gun barrel
- Metal hatches, small parts etc.
- BB Shooting unit
- Barrel recoil unit with high tension flasher for IR Version
- Infrared receiver
- Lifting / lowering unit
- Turret rotation unit
- Assembly instructions
- Decals
- Parts are unpainted
Required for RC use (not included)
- Remote control
- main PCB
- Speaker
- Smoke module
- Smoke oil
- Battery & Charger
Warnings
Use under direct adult supervision only.
Age recommendation: 14+
Not suitable for children under 36 months of age. Choking hazard due to small parts.
Required RC Parts
