Panzerkampf 1:72 Armor 12227PB Krauss-Maffei Leopard 1 Diecast Model RNLA 41st Tank Btn, Bergen-Hohne, West Germany, 1977 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Krauss-Maffei Leopard 1 | | 5.25" | | 1.75" |
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The Leopard 1 entered service with the Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA) in 1969, replacing older Centurion tanks and strengthening the Netherlands' contribution to NATO's Cold War defenses. Built in West Germany, the Leopard 1 combined exceptional mobility with the highly effective British-designed 105mm L7 rifled gun, giving Dutch armored units a modern and capable main battle tank. Although its armor was relatively light by later standards, the Leopard 1 relied on speed, maneuverability, and long-range firepower for battlefield survival. The type served as the backbone of Dutch armored forces for decades before eventually being replaced by the more heavily protected Leopard 2.
Deisgned as a main battle tank to counter Soviet designs, the Leopard first entered service in 1965. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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.
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