HOBBY BOSS 82404 SWEDISH Strv.122 MAIN BATTLE TANK (Based on LEOPARD 2A5)
1/35 SCALE
DESCRIPTION:
Stridsvagn 122 (strv 122) (IPA: [ˈstrɪ̂tːsvaŋn];[Note 1]) is a Swedish main battle tank that, like the German Leopard 2A5, is based on the German Leopard 2 improved variant utilizing such newer technology as command, control, and fire-control systems, reinforced armour, and long-term combat capacity. Externally, the vehicle is distinguished from the Leopard 2A5 by the French GALIX smoke dispensers, different storage bins, and the thicker crew hatches.
Development
After the strv 2000 project for a new Swedish main battle tank (for service after the year 2000) was dismissed, the Swedish government decided in 1991 that a foreign main battle tank was to be procured to replace the strv 101, 102, 103 and 104 in service at the time. During the project "Strv Ny", three tank models were sent to Sweden to participate in trials: the American M1A2 Abrams, the German Leopard 2 Improved, and a prototype variant of the French Leclerc.
The trials concluded with the Leopard 2 approved as the winner and the M1A2 in second place. The shortcomings of the Leclerc were partly attributed to it still being in the development phase and not yet mature for service. In 1994 the Swedish government decided to acquire 120 new production tanks and 160 older Leopard 2A4s as a stopgap before the newer tanks were finished. The Leopard 2A4 in Swedish service became designated strv 121 while the new production became the strv 122. Of the 120 strv 122, 29 were manufactured by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann while the other 91 were manufactured by Bofors and Hägglunds.
FEATURES:
* Item No: 82404
* Item Name: Swedish Strv.122 Tank
* Scale: 1/35
* Item Type: Static kit
* Model Dimensions: Length: 296 mm Width: 113 mm Height: 88 mm
* Total Plastic Parts: 406 Pcs
* Total Sprues: 11 Pcs
* Chrome plated Parts: n/a
* Camouflage Scheme: German Army
* Resin Parts: n/a
* Metal Parts: n/a
* Photo Etched Parts: One sheet
* Film Accessory: n/a
* Released Date: n/a
* More Features: n/a
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