New Release: Ariete – Main Battle Tank
About the Ariete – Main Battle Tank:
A post-Cold War development, the Italian Ariete main battle tank (MBT) employs the latest optical and weapons systems, giving the tank similar capabilities as other modern MBTs. Smoke grenade dischargers are mounted on either side of the turret, providing the Ariete with another tool against antitank weapons in urban combat. For further protection, the tank is equipped with enhanced side armor and the RALM laser warning receiver.
Specifications:
- Crew: 4
- Engine: Fiat MTCA 12V
- Armament: 120mm L44 smoothbore gun, 7.92 Mauser MG
- Range: 370 mi (600 km)
- Speed: 43 mph (70 km/h)
Features of this Brickmania™ Kit:
The Brickmania Ariete kit includes the fine details and sleek design of the modern day tank. Key components include a rotating turret and elevating main gun, working Brickmania Track Links, opening hatches, a high-quality sticker sheet, and printed tiles. Also included is a custom Italian Tanker minifigure and BrickArms MG42 and ammo box. For those long road trips, the kit comes with military rations in the form of a “Slamarino” bottle of sparkling mineral water and “Canepa” brand olives.
Model Statistics:
- Model designed by John Canepa
- 801 new-condition elements from LEGO®, BrickArms®, BrickForge®, Minifig.Cat® and Brickmania Track Links™
- Full-color printed building instructions
- 1/35th scale to match other Brickmania kits
- Intermediate Skill Level (4–6 years experience with LEGO is recommended)
Click here to pick up your own custom Ariete – Main Battle Tank kit today!
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All Brickmania model kits are made of new-condition LEGO bricks. This model comes disassembled and includes complete printed building instructions and comes packaged in a sealed box. This is a limited-edition kit and production may be discontinued at any time.
