Tamiya 1/35 35162 German Marder 1A2 APC Kit

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Still operational in the present day in spite of its having been introduced back in 1969, the Marder has proved a resilient and adaptable vehicle. This precision plastic model assembly kit recreates the 1977 vintage Marder 1A2 with MILAN anti-tank missile system. Aspects such as the light-footed suspension and turret with 20mm machine cannon are accurately recreated, as are the MILAN system, thermal night vision device and more! Modelers can choose to assemble the kit with open or closed engine hood, and are sure to enjoy the addeed detail provided by accessories such as sleeping bags, nets and much more, as well as the full-body commander figure and a driver torso figure.

The highly successful and sophisticated German Marder entered active service in the early 1970's. It was designed under a concept that departed from previous armored personnel carriers, in that it is capable of offensive and defensive combat operations. It provides good protection to its load of infantrymen from small arms fire, and fallout from a tactical nuclear attack. Designed and developed by the Rheinstahl Henschel AG of Kassel, renowed for their formidable Tiger tanks of WWII, the Marder became such a distinctive armored vehicle, it was classed as a new category, and called the "MICV" or Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle with NATO forces. The development of the Marder dated back to the early 1960's when the first prototypes were built for evaluation. These closely resembled in appearance the HS30, then in service, and having a forward mounted turret. However the powerplant was moved to a right-side midship allowing a rear exit format for the infantrymen. Further improvements and a redesign made radical changes and repositioned the powerplant to the right forward section. The last prototypes offered in the mid 1960's showed a sleek and sloped front section that provides excellent protection. It is powered by a Mercedes-Benz 6-cylinder diesel engine capable of 600h- that allows a maximum road speed of 75km/h. The Marder 1A2 is an upgraded version that features a "Milan" anti-tank missile system. The Marder, with 20 years in service, is continually being improved to meet the needs of NATO's long-term strategy.
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