Atlas Editions 1:72 Military Vehicles 7156-112
GIAT AMX-56 Leclerc Diecast Model
French Army, 1997 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| GIAT AMX-56 Leclerc | | 5.25" | | 2" |
The AMX Leclerc, is a main battle tank (MBT) built by GIAT, now Nexter of France. It was named in honour of General Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque who led the French element of the drive towards Paris while in command of the Free French 2nd Armoured Division in World War II. The Leclerc is in service with the French Army and the army of the United Arab Emirates. In production since 1991, the Leclerc entered French service in 1992, replacing the AMX 30 as the country's main armoured platform. With production now complete, the French Army has a total of 406 Leclercs and the United Arab Emirates Army has 388.
Designed as a main battle tank to replace the AMX-30 for the French Army, the Leclerc first entered service in 1992. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Atlas Editions "1:72 Military Vehicles" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military vehicles in 1:72 scale.
Atlas Editions "Military Vehicles" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Rotating turret and accurate hull.
- Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on detailed non-rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
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