GSI Creos 1/72 Scale German Main Battle Tank Leopard 2 A8

Product Description

The Leopard 2A8 is an improved variant of the Leopard 2A7HU, equipped with the Trophy active protection system and an all-round situational awareness system. Germany approved the purchase of 105 units in the 2024 budget committee, with deliveries scheduled for 2027–2030. Other European countries planning purchases include the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Italy, the Netherlands, and Sweden.

Assembled size: Length 154 mm, Width 54 mm, Height 53 mm
Rotating remote-controlled gun mount
Elevating and depressing barrel
Movable additional armor panels on both sides of the turret
Link-and-length type tracks

Product specifications

Country: Germany
Product code: MEN72-012
JAN code: 4897038554706

Leopard 2A8 main battle tank

The Leopard 2A8 is an upgraded variant of the Leopard 2A7HU, featuring enhanced protection and situational awareness for modern combat.

Key features: improved armor and systems over the 2A7HU
Active protection: equipped with the Trophy active protection system for defense against incoming projectiles
Situational awareness: fitted with an all-around situational awareness system for enhanced battlefield visibility
Procurement and delivery: Germany approved the purchase of 105 vehicles in the 2024 budget committee; deliveries are scheduled for 2027 to 2030
International interest: planned purchases by several European countries, including the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Italy, the Netherlands, and Sweden