Eaglemoss 1:72 Modern Combat Vehicles CV0035 ROF Centurion Diecast Model British Army |
1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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ROF Centurion | | 3.75" | | 1.75" |
The Centurion, introduced in 1945, was the primary British main battle tank of the post-World War II period. It is widely considered to be one of the most successful post-war tank designs, remaining in production into the 1960s, and seeing combat in the front lines into the 1980s. The chassis was also adapted for several other roles, and these have remained in service to this day. Between 1946 and 1962, 4,423 Centurions were produced, consisting of 13 basic marks and numerous variants. In British Army use it was replaced by the Chieftain.
Delivered in 1949, the British Centurion Tank was also purchased by the Australian Army and the armed forces of many other nations. The Centurion first entered combat in 1950 during the Korean War. Its standard 105mm L7 main gun was supplemented by a heavy caliber anti-aircraft gun, a coaxial gun and ananti-infantry gun. Powered by a V12 Rolls Royce Meteor petrol engine and weighing in at over 50 tons, the Centurion's road speed was an impressive 34 Kilometers per hour. Its success was primarily due to its thick armor-equal to the heaviest infantry tanks-and cross-country performance superior to even the early cruiser tanks. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Eaglemoss Collections "1:72 Modern Combat Vehicles" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of modern day military vehicles in 1:72 scale. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging.
Eaglemoss Collections "1:72 Modern Combat Vehicles" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Rotating turret and accurate hull.
- Fitted, non-moving tracks and detailed non-rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
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