Academy 13433 German Leopard 1A5 Main Battle Tank 1/72 Scale Plastic Model Kit
New Arrival: Leopard 1A5 in 1/72 Scale
We're pleased to announce the arrival of the Academy 13433 German Leopard 1A5 Main Battle Tank 1/72 Scale Plastic Model Kit at Historia Emporium. Academy has been producing injection-molded kits since 1969 and is widely respected for tooling quality and strong value---this release gives Cold War armor builders a compact 1/72 take on West Germany's late-production Leopard 1A5 main battle tank.
About the Kit
This is a military model kit: item is brand new in original factory packaging, and assembly and painting are required. Listing images are stock pictures provided by the manufacturer or distributor.
According to the product listing, the kit depicts the Leopard 1A5---an upgraded West German Cold War main battle tank developed in the 1980s and first delivered in 1987. The type emphasized mobility and an advanced fire-control system over heavy armor, reflecting NATO doctrine aimed at countering modern Soviet main battle tanks.
- 1/72 scale --- compact footprint for armor collections and dioramas
- West German / NATO subject suited to late Cold War and early post-Cold War schemes
- Academy tooling known for crisp molding and accessible builds at this scale
SKU: ACY13433 | Manufacturer: Academy | Subcategory: Model Kits Military | Scale: 1:72 | GTIN: 8809845383130
Historical Context: The Leopard 1 Family
The Leopard 1 entered service in the 1960s as West Germany's first postwar indigenous main battle tank design, developed in partnership with European allies and adopted by several NATO armies. Its low silhouette, strong gun, and excellent cross-country performance made it a credible counterpart to Warsaw Pact armor throughout the Cold War.
The 1A5 modernization brought improved night-fighting and ranging capability---the EMES 18 fire-control upgrade and related changes that kept aging hulls relevant into the late 1980s and beyond. Many 1A5 tanks remained in service with export users and reserve formations well after the Leopard 2 became the Bundeswehr's front-line type, which helps explain the subject's lasting popularity with armor modelers.
Collector and Diorama Notes
At 1/72 scale the Leopard 1A5 pairs naturally with contemporary NATO vehicles---Marder infantry fighting vehicles, M113 variants, or other Leopard 1 marks---and occupies far less shelf space than a 1/35 build. Builders focused on Team Yankee or Central Front scenarios can use this kit as a reference model or as part of a smaller-scale table display alongside 1/72 aircraft or support vehicles.
Order Your Leopard 1A5 Kit
The Academy 13433 German Leopard 1A5 Main Battle Tank 1/72 scale plastic model kit is available now for $14.95. Domestic orders of $100 or more qualify for free domestic shipping.
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May 18, 2026 | Categories: Newly Arrived | Tags: Academy, Leopard 1A5, Main Battle Tank, Bundeswehr, Cold War, NATO, 1/72 Scale, Plastic Model Kit, Military Model
