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MBT-70 Experimental
Country	Germany/USA
Type	Main battle tank
Weight	50t
Crew	3
Built	14

Photo galery of a MBT-70 Experimental, The MBT-70 (German: KPz 70) was a 1960s German-U.S. joint project to develop a new main battle tank, which was to be equipped with a number of advanced features. It utilized a newly developed hydropneumatic “kneeling” suspension and housed the entire crew in the large turret. The MBT-70 was armed with a 152mm XM150 gun/launcher, which could use conventional ammunition and the Shillelagh missile for long range combat. By 1969 the project was well over budget and Germany withdrew from the effort, developing a new main battle tank on their own instead (the Leopard 2). In the US the development continued for a short time, until in 1971 when Congress cancelled the program. The MBT-70 is the failed predecessor of the Leopard 2 and the M1 Abrams, the current main battle tanks of both countries.

Source: Wikipedia

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Mark V
Country	UK
Type	Heavy tank

Photo Gallery of a Mark V Mockup, The Mark V was a British heavy tank project from the First World War. After having made plans for the continued development of the Mark I into the Mark IV, the Tank Supply Committee (the institute planning and controlling British tank production) in December 1916 ordered the design of two new types: the Mark V and the Mark VI. The Mark V should embody the most advanced features that could still be incorporated into the Mark I hull. The Mark VI should abandon the old hull entirely, reflecting only some general principles of the older tank.

Source: Wikipedia

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World of Tanks - M24 CHAFFEE - ITALERI 36504

Italeri
Ref	36504
Serie	World of Tanks
Scale	1/35
Topic	M24 CHAFFEE

THE BOX CONTAIN: 1 MODEL KIT – 1 LIQUID CEMENT – 1 TANK GUIDE – WORLD oF TANKS DECALS – 3 INVITE CODES – 1 BONUS CODE

Officially designated as the Light Tank M24, the British gave this tank the service name ‘Chaffee’. Arguably the best light tank of the war, the vehicle was intended as a replacement for the M5 Stuart. The design departed quite a lot from those of earlier light tanks. Twin Cadillac engines and Hydramatic transmission enabled the vehicle to achieve high speeds, while torsion-bar suspension granted it good cross-country capabilities. A new lightweight 75mm gun packed decent firepower into the tank’s turret which, coupled with its low silhouette, was a nice advantage for a light tank. The M24 was used during the later part of World War II and in several post-war conflicts, from the Korean War to the First Indochina War.

Source: Italeri

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AMX-10RC
Country	France
Type	Light reconnaissance vehicle
Production	1981 – present

Photo Gallery of a AMX-10RC, The AMX-10RC is a light reconnaissance vehicle built by GIAT. Over 300 are in service in the French Army. In addition, 108 vehicles were sold to Morocco and 12 to Qatar. RC stands for Roues-Canon, or wheeled gun. The AMX-10RC should not be confused with the AMX-10P; they share automotive components but otherwise have completely different battlefield roles. The AMX-10RC is amphibious and has very good mobility. It is usually used for reconnaissance missions in dangerous environments or for fire support.

Source: Wikipedia

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Panzerwrecks
Language	English
Subject	German armour 1944-45
Pages	129 pages
ISBN-13	978-0-9754183-2-1

-Unique images of Jagdpanzer 38s coming in to surrender -One of a kind conversion: StuG III as ARV. Used by Polish troops in Italy -28 page feature on the surrender of s./Pz.Jg.Abt.512 at Iserlohn – Jagdtiger heaven. -Final production Panzer IV/70(V)s -Loads more

Features: Schwarzbach 7 May 1945 The end for 1./s.Pz.Jg.Abt.512 Pz.Kpfw.IV of 6./Pz.Rgt.15 Surrender at Oldenburg ISBN: 978-0-9754183-2-1 Date: 2006. Revised 2009. Reprinted 2012. No of Photos: 129 No of Pages: 96 Size: 280x210mm (L)

Source: Panzerwrecks

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Marder 1A3
Country	Germany
Type	Marder
In service	1971–present
Built	2136

Photo galery of a Marder 1A3, The Marder (German for “marten”) is a German infantry fighting vehicle operated by the German Army as the main weapon of the Panzergrenadiere (mechanized infantry) from the 1970s through the present day. Developed as part of the rebuilding of Germany’s armoured fighting vehicle industry, the Marder has proven to be a successful and solid infantry fighting vehicle design. While it does include a few unique features, such as the fully remote machine gun on the rear deck, it is overall a simple and conventional machine with rear exit hatch and side gun ports for mounted infantry to fire through. The Marder is currently being replaced by its successor, the Puma.

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Forces of Valor
Ref	80094
Type	Heavy tank
Scale	1/32
Topic	RUSSIAN HEAVY TANK KV-1

A kit of the brand Forces of Valor the kit : RUSSIAN HEAVY TANK KV-1 – Forces of Valor 80094.

The Kliment Voroshilov (KV) tanks were a series of Soviet Red Army heavy tanks, named after the Soviet defense commissar and politician Kliment Voroshilov. The KV series were known for their extremely heavy armour protection during the early part of World War II, especially during the first year of the invasion of the Soviet Union. Almost completely immune to the 3.7 cm KwK 36 and howitzer-like, short barreled 7.5 cm KwK 37 guns mounted respectively on the early Panzer III and Panzer IV tanks fielded by the invading Nazi forces; until better guns were developed by the Germans it was often the case that the only way to defeat a KV was with a point-blank shot to the rear. Prior to the invasion, about 500 of the over 22,000 tanks then in Soviet service were of the KV-1 type. When the KV-1 appeared, it outclassed the French Char B1, the only other heavy tank in operational service in the world at that time. Yet in the end it turned out that there was little sense in producing the expensive KV tanks, as the T-34 medium tank performed better (or at least equally) in all practical respects. Later in the war, the KV series became a base of development for the Joseph Stalin (Iosif Stalin, or IS) series of tanks.

-Constructed of both die cast metal and plastic. -Rotating turret -Elevating gun -Moveable tracks -Opening turret hatch -Includes a commander figure -Accurate markings and insignia. -Comes with assorted accessories. -New packaging for 2012 no ties or screws, double blister construction.

Source: RUSSIAN HEAVY TANK KV-1 on Forces of Valor

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French AMX-10RCR Tank destroyer - TIGER MODEL 4602

Tiger Model
Ref	4062
Serie	Scale Panzer
Scale	1/35
Topic	French AMX-10RCR Tank destroyer

The full length (front of tank gun) of French Army AMX-10RCR mobile tank destroyer plastics assembly model with the proportion of 1/35 is 261mm and the width is 88mm. The turret can be rotated freely. All hatch covers can be opened or closed. The periscope, optical equipment and lamps are transparent components. The additional armor components realize the details on vehicle body and turret division. The six wheels are rotary and made of TPE rubber structure with delicate etched details. The air inlet explosion proof net of engine, rear registration number plate and vehicle-length finder crash barrier are made of metal photo etched metal accessories. The model is equipped with delicate metal slings. The suite can be made into French Army style and NATO tri-color coating, including two kinds of registration number. It contains a piece of abundant water sticker and colorful manual on color coating

The vehicle body and turret are full welding aluminum structure. It is researched, developed and produced by GIAT Group in order to meet the requirement on replacing Panhard heavy armor vehicle by French Army. The French Army has purchased 284 pieces of AMX-10RC since the 1980s. Morocco and Qatar are equipped with this vehicle as well.AMX-10RC is engaged in the Chad Civil War, Gulf War, the Bosnian War and the War in Afghanistan where French Army joined. AMX-10RCR is a new type improved on the old AMX-10RC by French in 2000 where the vehicle loading equipment and steel armor are added, rear sprinkler and front breakwater are removed and the amphibious purpose is omitted. French Army completed the improvement of the entire vehicle in 2010. The new AMX-10RCR is to put into service for a longer time in French Army.

Source: TIGER MODEL 4602

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Italeri
Ref	36508
Serie	World of Tanks
Scale	1/35
Topic	Type 59

THE BOX CONTAIN: 1 MODEL KIT – 1 LIQUID CEMENT – 1 TANK GUIDE – 1 POSTER (42×59,4cm) – WORLD oF TANKS DECALS – 3 INVITE CODES – 1 BONUS CODE

The Type 59 is a legendary main battle tank first produced by the People’s Republic of China from 1957. It began service in 1959 (hence its name) and remains in use by several nations to this day. Ostensibly a copy of the Soviet T-54 series of tanks, the Type 59 received several modifications and simplifications to its set up. Yet no one can dispute the effectiveness of this tank and its combat pedigree, even without all the fancy Soviet gadgetry. Mounting a 100mm gun, that eventually was swapped to a 105mm in later variants, the Type 59 was a force to be reckoned with – a dependable, flexible tank for use in all sorts of military situations

Source: Italeri

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M52A1
Country	USA
Type	Full Tracked 105mm Howitzer
Photographer	Vladimir Yakubov
Localisation	Patton Museum
Topic	Album of 80 photos of a M52A1

Photo galery of a M52A1, This was the first U.S. self-propelled artillery piece to have a fully enclosed turret. The beginning of the Cold War with the Soviet Union drove the Army to require overhead protection for the crew from enemy artillery and small arms fire, as well as nuclear and chemical warfare.