1:35 FRENCH ARMY 1987-PRESENT PANHARD VBL Tiger M.
13.11.2015, 13:12
1:35 FRENCH ARMY 1987-PRESENT PANHARD VBL
Panhard VBL is the existing French
Army light armored reconnaissance vehicle (1987-till now). It is
designed and produced by French Panhard Company. The 4X4 driving makes
it high maneuverability and cross-country travelling power. The front
wheels use the dual-A suspension. The unique part is the rear wheels use
the torsion bar suspension which is only applied in tank. Consequently,
the pair of rear wheel is not at the same line from the side view. VBL
vehicle body uses the high-strength and rigidity steel armored welding
structure with the thickness of 5-115 mm, which can defend the attach of
7.62mm armor piercing shell in a short distance. The glass window is
also made of bulletproof glass with the thickness of 33-49mm with the
same protection performance. In addition, the rear side of this vehicle
is equipped with a propeller waterborne propulsion device. Erect the
sax-board at the front of vehicle prior to the waterborne driving. The
maximum speed in water is 4km/h. VBL armored vehicle can be lifted, air
transported and dropped by a transport airplane or helicopter in a long
distance fighting.
Plastics
assembly model of French Army VBL light mobile armor reconnaissance
vehicle with the proportion of 1/35 is 58mm in length, 61mm in width and
60mm in height. The total six hatch covers and doors can be closed or
opened. The window glass and lamp are transparent components. The
delicate inside structure indicates the details of seat, weapon
ammunition equipment and communication equipment, etc. The four tires,
made of TPE plastics with delicate details, are rotary. The precision
components of engine protection net are photo etched metal accessories.
The model is equipped with delicate metal slings. The suites can be
produced into French Army style and NATO tri-color coating. It contains
an abundant water sticker and color coating manual.
