The "Elephant" was designed for improved mobility on the battlefield and to meet the increasing need to transport heavy tanks. Development started in 1970 and by April 1976 the first vehicles out of a total of 324 were ready for delivery to the German army. One of its advantages is the 8x8 all-wheel drive. Between 1994 and 2000 the German army undertook a general upgrade programme for all 324 vehicles to enable the "Elephant" to remain in use until at least the end of 2015. It is customary for the crews to give their vehicles nicknames such as "Baby H rmann" or "Dumbo". The "Elephant" is also used by the German army contingent operating under IFOR, SFOR and KFOR mandate. Since 2002 it has also been used by the Polish army.

Model-details:
- New mould
- Fine structural details on surface
- Authentic reproduction of checkerplate construction
- True-to-original movable tyres
- Semi-trailer can by attached and removed
- Movable access ramps
- Ramps optionally up or down
- Trailer coupling leg optionally up or down
- Authentic decals for 5 versions (German & Polish armies)

TANK NOT INCLUDED!!

Model details
Scale	1:72
Release date	03/2007
No. of parts	322
Length	max. 312 mm
Skill Level	5

Original details
Type description	heavy transporter
Year/Period	1994
Origin	D
Engine capacity	540 kW
Speed	65 kph
Weight	39 t