Twenty 2a6m cans tanks were loaned by the german bundeswehr to increase protection for canadian troops operating in afghanistan from august 2007. Modern germanbuilt main battle tank based on the leopard 2a6 with standoff slat armor, addon turret wedge armor and rheinmetall 120millimeter l55 gun. Canadian leopard 2a6m can in afghanistan leopard club. The leopard or leopard 1 is a main battle tank designed and produced by porsche in west germany that first entered service in 1965. Even with its addon mexas armor, the 1970s vintage leopard 1s lack the allaround protection possible in the latest main battle tanks like the american m1 abrams, german leopard 2, et. Leopard 2a6 the german leopard 2a6 main battle tank. The leopard 2 is a main battle tank developed by kraussmaffei in the early 1970s for the west german army. The first chapter of this book, leopard 2a6m with slat armour, takes and incredible upclose look at newly deployed canadian leopard 2a6m can and its slat armor. A conversion set designed for use with the tamiya leopard 2a6. Canadian leopard 2a6m can tankograd publishing verlag. Tankograd 8002 canadian leopard 2a6m can walkaround technology history action by carl schulze, oversize paperback, new copy, out of print.
Developed in an era when heat warheads were thought to make conventional heavy armour of limited value, the leopard focused on firepower in the form of the germanbuilt version of the british l7 105mm gun, and improved crosscountry performance that was. Armorama tankograd publishing canadian leopard 2a6m can. Aug 31, 2007 warrent officer john harju explains features of the new leopard 2a6m tank. Under a canadian tank replacement project for the leopard c2, twenty leopard 2a6s were leased from germany. Canadian leopard 2a6m can in afghanistan model foto focus using photos taken by anthony sewards and rick saucier, compiled into an attractive album, this first model foto focus from trackpad publishing includes colour fullview and walkaround captioned photographs. This publication grants a closer look on the leopard 2a6m can in active service in. Tamiya 35271 5 leopard 2 a6 main battle tank, 35271 in military. Canadian leopard 2a6m can in afghanistan includes colour fullview and walkaround captioned photographs. I do plan to do another leopard build later down the road with all the cool aftermarket parts to been it up to 2010 standards with the c6 gun instead of the mg3 and lots of camo nets. Here, a modified model for urban combat deployed in afghanistan from 2008 to 20. The leopard 2 is a main battle tank developed by kraussmaffei in the 1970s for the west. We are aware of 10 similar reference publications related to leopard 2. The leopard 2a4m can is a canadian upgraded version of the leopard 2a4 tank. Books for leopard lovers fiction and nonfiction books featuring leopards, snow leopards, or clouded leopards animal fiction, animal fantasy, xenofiction, natural history, nature, etc.
Hobby boss canadian leopard 2a6m finescale modeler. Hobby boss 5 leopard 2a6m can kit military model depot. The new version, the leopard 2a4m can, was specifically designed for operations in that theatre. Military vehicles canadian from boomers books browse. Canadian leopard 2a6m can in afghanistan bookworld. Canada leopard 2a6m can 5 tank hobbyboss model kit 82458. Canadian leopard 2a6m can by anthony sewards, rick saucier book. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box.
The leopard 2a6m adds a significant amount of technology, armour protection, and increased firepower to the canadian forces fighting in afghanistan and for threats well into the future. Book overview this book takes the reader through all aspects of the deployment of the canadian leopard 2a6m in afghanistan. Knowledge from the previouslyused leopard 2a6m can, plus stateoftheart technology developed by kmw, was used in the development, conversion and overhaul. Well, i would say trackpad publishing hits the mark with their latest book, canadian leopard 2a6m can in afghanistan model foto focus. From providing the historical background in order to understand the need for tanks in afghanistan to the latest modifications on the tanks it is all included in the book. Canada purchased 127 leopard 1a3 mbts in the late 1970s. The leopard 2a6m can was tailored for the canadian forces in afghanistan as lessons were. The leopard 2a 6m can is a canadian variant of the leopard 2a 6. Canadian leopard 2a6m can in afghanistan model foto focus anthony.
The leopard 2 is a main battle tank developed by kraussmaffei in the 1970s for the west german army. The leopard 2a6m can tank is a canadian variant of the leopard 2a6 tank. Canadian forces leopard c2 mbt uparmoured for afghanistan. Very decent and accurately reproduced leopard 2a6, its pretty hard to assemble than other. Sewards, anthonysaucier, rick canadian leopard 2a6m can in afghanistan isbn.
Knowledge from the previouslyused leopard 2a6m can, plus stateoftheart technology developed by kmw, was used in the development, conversion and overhaul of these former royal netherlands army tanks. Canadian leopard 2a4 m can leopard 2 is a main battle tank developed by kraussmaffei in the 1970s for the west german army. Significant modifications include distinctive boxes mounted on the rear of the turret bustle, originally expected to be the new air conditioning unit but instead likely contains canadian forces designated communications gear as they lined up with the new antennae stands, and standoff slat armor. Unfollow leopard 2a6m to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Canadian leopard 2a6m can in afghanistan model foto focus. The canadian leopard 2a6m can had a baptism by fire in afghanistan as soon as it entered service.
These books are unfortunately still very little known in belgium. Canadian leopard 2a6m can by anthony sewards, rick saucier. Jun 18, 2015 the first chapter of this book, leopard 2a6m with slat armour, takes and incredible upclose look at newly deployed canadian leopard 2a6m can and its slat armor. Here is my hobby boss canadian leopard 2a6m built almost straight of the box.
While the focus of this chapter is the slat armor itself. Feb 22, 2016 again, every nook and cranny of this canadian version of the leopard tanks is displayed front to back, side to side and even underneath. Elm city hobbies canadian leopard 2a6m hy82458 hobby boss 5 canadian leopard 2a6m modern germanbuilt main battle tank based on the. The m1 tusk and leopard 2a6m versions can ignore singlewarhead antitank rockets like the rpg7, and can also add.
The leopard 2a4m can is the upgraded canadian version of the leopard 2a4 acquired from the royal netherlands army surplus. The leopard changes some of its spots canadian army today. Many of the new titles you see around i will carry and when i do have the book in stock they will be posted immediately. Leopard 2a6m can in afghanistan trackpad publishing. Development description technology leopard 2a6 the german leopard 2a6 main battle tank. This is an eighty page pictographic manuscript on the canadian leopard 2a6m tank as it was used in afghanistan. The leopard 2a6m in its can variant is currently one of the most advanced versions of the german battlewagon and in service exclusively with the canadian isaf contingent in afghanistan. These vehicles received the added m mine armor package and other additional modifications for canadian army service, hence their new designation. Anthony and rick actually served in afghanistan at the time, either on or with the machines, and both had unlimited access to them. This stage was adopted in form of 225 leopard 2a6 tanks starting in 2001 and a lasting to 2005. It is armed with a 120 mm smoothbore cannon, and is powered by a v12 twinturbo diesel engine.
They received a variety of modifications in germany at kraussmaffei and rheinmetall landsystemes. Please note, i do not add new books to my website until i actually have them in stock, as too many times in the past there have been the so called checks in the mail issues with problems from release dates to shipping and so on. The tank first entered service in 1979 and succeeded the earlier leopard 1 as the main battle tank of the german army. Close combat vehicle and leopard 2 main battle tank canadian. Canadian leopard 2a6m can tankograd publishing verlag jochen. Warrent officer john harju explains features of the new leopard 2a6m tank. Canadian leopard 2a6m can in afghanistan by sewards, a. Entered service in 2007, 20 loaned by germany followed by 80 purchased from the netherlands. Canadian armys leopard 2 a complicated beast ottawa citizen. The m1 tusk and leopard 2a6m versions can ignore singlewarhead antitank rockets like the rpg7, and can also add belly armor kits to improve protection against ied.
This kit had a lot of major headaches and flaws in it design and areas that needed to be tweaked in order to build it. Various versions have served in the armed forces of germany and twelve other european countries, as well as several noneuropean nations. In 2000 a total of 114 c1 tanks were upgraded to the c2 standard to extend their service lives. The leopard 2a6m can is a canadian variant of the leopard 2a6.
In the mid 2000s canadians realized the importance of main battle tanks when their leopard c2 tanks were rushed in to afghanistan. The leopard 2a6m can tank, is a canadian variant of the leopard 2a6 tank. Canadians needed a better protected tank, especially against land mines and improvised explosive devices than their c2. First i just want to build this kit up to show everyone and have you canadian guys nit pick it more or less. Any orders placed will remain on hold until further notice. The leopard c2 mbt is a canadian upgrade of the german leopard 1. They received a variety of modifications in germany at. Trackpad publishings has presented us with a highly detailed, photographic reference of the canadian version of the leopard tank in their book canadian leopard 2a4m can.
Significant modifications include distinctive boxes mounted on the rear of the turret bustle, originally expected to be the new air conditioning unit but instead likely contains canadian forces designated communications gear as they lined up with the new. Expanding the list of offerings from trackpad publishing, they have released one of their latest titles. Given the limitations of my knowledge and the breadth of my reference library, this list is by no means complete. By september 2007, 20 leopard 2a6s on loan from the german bundeswehr, upgraded to 2a6m standard of enhanced mine protection, were. Hobby boss leopard 2a6m canada vehicle model building kit. Canadas leopard 2a6cans and denmarks leopard 2a5s will install.
Tamiya 35271 5 leopard 2 a6 main battle tank, 35271, military. It seemed important to us to make an effort to change this state of affairs. Canadian leopard 2a4 m can leopard 2a4m can has now become the main battle tank of the canadian forces alongside the 2a6m can which has been retained and upgraded. The myth surrounding canadian leopard tanks in afghanistan. Again, every nook and cranny of this canadian version of the leopard tanks is displayed front to back, side to side and even underneath. Canada leopard 2a6m can 5 tank hobbyboss model kit 82458 in military. The leopard 2a6m can was tailored for the canadian forces in afghanistan as lessons were learned during combat with the taliban. The 2a6m is the most modern serving leopard variant, though kmw had. The leopard 2a4m can is specially designed for the war in afghanistan, based on experience gained by leopard 2 operators.
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