Since 1941, plans were made for the development of a new reconnaisance tank based on PzKpfw II Ausf J (VK 1601).Mock-up was ready in May/June of 1942 and first prototype was to be finished by the September 1st of 1942,but the entire production was cancelled in January of 1943, when the first prototype was still incomplete. The reason for cancellation was its heavy weight and lack of heavy armament which made the vehicle vulnerable to enemy tanks. Also the fact of Leopard being similar to Panther pointed out that reconnaissance Panther can be developed and produced at lower cost.
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Item No 82460
Item Name German VK1602 LEOPARD
Bar Code 6939319224606
Scale 1:35
Item Type Static kit
Model Dimension Length:161.78 mm Width: 88.40mm
Total Plastic Parts 653pcs
Total Sprues 19 sprues , upper hull and lower hull
Chromeplate Parts n/a
Camouflage Scheme German ARMY
Photo Etched Parts 1 piece
Released Date 2010-08
More Features - 2-directional slide moulded turret
- 2-directional slide moulded lower hull
- 144 individual tracks links in light grey plastic Photo etched
