Leopard C2 MEXAS with TWMP

Description

Description: The Leopard C2 MEXAS with TWMP 84557 model kit is a detailed reproduction of the Leopard C2 main battle tank equipped with the Modular Expandable Armor System (MEXAS) and the Turret Weapon Mounting Platform (TWMP). This kit also includes the Engineer Equipment Interface Modification Kit (EEJM) developed by Krauss-Maffei to enable Canadian Leopard C2 MBTs to operate with the dozer blade as well as with the mine plough and mine roller systems. This allows the tank to operate the dozer blade or one of two mine clearing systems while keeping the driver's hatch closed. The exterior cable routed from the armor scoop to the add-on equipment is protected by armored covers.

The Track Width Mine Plough unit (TWMP) was designed and built by RAMTA, a division of Israel Aircraft Industries, and allows the clearance of anti-personnel and anti-tank mines from the path of the tank tracks. The plough action moves the mines aside without detonating them, and can be adjusted to give a clearance depth of 200, 250, or 300 mm. The TWMP clears a lane about one meter wide in front of each track, and there is an uncleared lane 1500 mm wide between the tracks. In this uncleared area, the TWMP drags a "dog bone" which is used to detonate tilt rod mines. The total weight of the installed equipment is around 3 tons.

Features:

• Detailed model at 1:35 scale
• Faithful reproduction of the Leopard C2 with MEXAS and TWMP
• Includes authentic details such as the MEXAS system, TWMP, gun, turret, and hull details
• Detailed instructions for easy assembly
• Ideal for military history enthusiasts and model collectors

Box Contents:

• Plastic parts for assembly
• Photo-etched parts
• Metal chains and copper cables
• Decal sheet
• Assembly instructions