TKM2026 - Takom - 1/35 Chieftain Mk.11 MBT

TKM2026 - Takom - 1/35 Chieftain Mk.11 MBT 

The Takom 2026 1/35 Chieftain Mk.11 MBT is a highly detailed plastic model kit of the final and most advanced production variant of the British FV4201 Chieftain main battle tank. The Mk.11 represents the ultimate Cold War upgrade of the Chieftain series, incorporating significant battlefield improvements such as the TOGS (Thermal Observation and Gunnery System), upgraded fire control equipment, and improved night-fighting capability—replacing earlier searchlight-based systems and bringing the design closer to modern MBT standards.

In British service with BAOR (British Army of the Rhine), the Chieftain Mk.11 formed part of NATO’s frontline armored deterrent during the late Cold War, designed to counter Warsaw Pact armored formations in Europe. It retained the powerful 120mm L11 rifled gun, heavy composite armor (including Stillbrew upgrades in earlier refits), and a low-profile turret that made it a formidable defensive platform despite its slower mobility compared to later designs.

Takom’s kit is known for its crisp molding, strong engineering, and highly detailed Cold War subject execution. It typically includes a full hull and turret assembly, finely detailed suspension, link-and-length tracks, optional open/closed hatches, photo-etched parts, and multiple marking options representing different BAOR vehicles. The Mk.11-specific external details, including the TOGS sensor housing, are accurately represented, making it a definitive version of the Chieftain lineage in 1/35 scale.

Box Contents:

• Injection-moulded plastic sprues
• 1/35 scale FV4201 Chieftain Mk.11 main battle tank
• Detailed turret with TOGS (Thermal Observation and Gunnery System)
• 120mm L11 rifled gun assembly with accurate mantlet detail
• Highly detailed hull with British Cold War fittings
• Multi-part suspension system with realistic geometry
• Link-and-length track system for accurate sag effect
• Optional open/closed hatches and stowage configurations
• Photo-etched metal detail parts (where included)
• Waterslide decals for multiple BAOR marking options
• Illustrated assembly instructions