AMX-56 Leclerc Diecast Model, United Arab Emirates Army, Kosovo, 1999
SO-S7200505Product Details
Solido War Master S7200505 |
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| 1:72 Scale | Length | Width | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIAT AMX-56 Leclerc | 5.25" | 2" |
The AMX Leclerc, is a main battle tank (MBT) built by GIAT, now Nexter of France. It was named in honour of General Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque who led the French element of the drive towards Paris while in command of the Free French 2nd Armoured Division in World War II. The Leclerc is in service with the French Army and the army of the United Arab Emirates. In production since 1991, the Leclerc entered French service in 1992, replacing the AMX 30 as the country's main armoured platform. With production now complete, the French Army has a total of 406 Leclercs and the United Arab Emirates Army has 388.