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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.


Inside of box

Decal | Photo-Etched


Photos of prototype

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Historical photos | Walkaround | Walkaround