1/700 Ariete MBT Company

This model is in 1/700 scale. It includes 12x C1 Ariete Main Battle Tanks and 6x Dardo IFV. The individual vehicles are connected as a single sprue by wires under the vehicles. Once the wires are cut the vehicles do not require any assembly or finishing.

According to Wikipedia: "The C1 Ariete is the main battle tank of the Italian Army, developed by a consortium formed by Iveco-Fiat and Oto Melara (aka CIO, Consorzio Iveco Oto Melara). The chassis and engine were produced by Iveco, while the turret and fire-control system were supplied by Oto Melara. The vehicle carries the latest optical and digital-imaging and fire-control systems, enabling it to fight day and night and to fire on the move. Six prototypes were developed by 1988, which were subject to intensive testing the following year during which the vehicles travelled a combined 16,000 km. Deliveries were first planned for 1993, but in fact took place in 1995 due to delays. Final delivery occurred 8 years later in August 2002."