About the S-Tank - Stridsvagn 103 Main Battle Tank:

Designed and manufactured in Sweden during the Cold War, the Stridsvagn 103 or S-Tank was the first tank of its kind to use a turbine engine, which led to its unique low profile design. The purpose of the design was for the S-Tank to act as a defensive weapon, fortifying itself and its crew in a well protected area and then using the tank’s suspension to adjust the position of the gun. The tank was armed with a fixed Bofors 105mm L/62 and featured no turret, leaving the elevation and rotation of the gun to the tank’s revolutionary suspension system which could reach an elevation/depression of 22 degrees, better than most Cold War era tanks. Adding to its versatility, the S-Tank was also completely amphibious and could “swim” after less than 30 minutes of preparation.

Specifications:

• Weight: 42.5 tonnes (49 tons)
• Crew: 3
• Speed: 50 km/h (31 mph)
• Range: 390 km (290 mi)

Additional information about this Brickmania® custom building kit:

Expertly designed to capture the unique shape of the S-Tank and equipped with a BrickArms® combat LMG, frontal RPG slat armor, and an opening top hatch, this Brickmania model includes a detailed suspension with a wide range of elevation/depression to accurately adjust the model’s fixed gun.

Model Statistics:

• Designed by Andrew Somers
• 850 LEGO®, BrickArms®, Brickmania® and Minifig.Cat elements
• Custom printed minifig
• Additional printed elements
• High-quality sticker sheet
• Full-color printed building instructions
• 1/35th scale to match other Brickmania kits
• Advanced Skill Level (6-8 years experience)

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.

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