Model: Mk.61 105mm self-propelled howitzer |
Catalogue number | 72453 |
Scale | 1/72 |
Model state | Production line |
Weapons and equipment | Artillery |
Period | Post WWII |
Description
The Mk 61 (or AMX Mk.61) 105 mm Self-Propelled Howitzer was a French self-propelled artillery piece designed and built during the late 1950s for the French Army. Vehicle had the same suspension as the AMX-13. An all welded box-shaped steel superstructure is mounted to the rear of the vehicle to provide 360° of protection from small arms and shell splinters. The gun compartment has a commanders cupola with a periscope and 360° vision blocks. The cupola also has a ring mount for an external 7.5 or 7.62 mm LMG . The gun compartment also has access hatches at the top and rear.