Panzerkampf 1:72 Armor 12227PA
Krauss-Maffei Leopard 1 Diecast Model
Belgian Army 4th Lancers, Soest, West Germany, 1969

1:72 Scale		Length		Width
Krauss-Maffei Leopard 1		5.25"		1.75"

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The Leopard 1 entered Belgian Army service in 1969, replacing aging American-built tanks and significantly improving Belgium's armored capabilities during the Cold War. Belgium acquired more than 300 Leopard 1s, which became the backbone of its armored forces assigned to NATO's Northern Army Group in West Germany. Armed with the British-designed 105mm L7 rifled gun, the Leopard 1 emphasized superior mobility and firepower over heavy armor, reflecting the belief that speed and accurate fire were more important than thick protection against modern anti-tank weapons. The tank served for decades before being upgraded to Leopard 1A5 standard, remaining in Belgian service until its retirement in 2014.

Krauss-Maffei Leopard 1

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Panzerkampf 1:72 Armor

The Panzerkampf "1:72 Armor" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military vehicles in 1:72 scale.

Panzerkampf diecast vehicles feature:

• Diecast metal and plastic construction.
• Rotating turret, elevating cannon 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.