Trumpeter Plastic Model Kit
German Army Faun SLT 50-3 Elefant w/ SaAnh 52t Trailer (1/35) 01070
The Trumpeter 1/35 Faun SLT 50-3 Elefant with SaAnh 52t trailer captures one of the German Army’s most recognisable heavy tank transporters. Designed to move armoured vehicles and heavy equipment, this imposing transporter combines robust engineering with battlefield utility. The model accurately represents the tractor unit with its detailed cab and chassis, along with the 52-tonne capacity trailer used for transporting main battle tanks.
- Highly detailed 1/35 scale model of the Faun SLT 50-3 Elefant
- Includes SaAnh 52t trailer with realistic loading platform
- Detailed cab, engine compartment, and suspension system
- Accurate chassis structure and trailer detailing
- Numerous plastic parts with precision moulding
- Ideal for pairing with modern German tank models
This large-scale kit offers an excellent opportunity to create a centrepiece model, ideal for dioramas featuring Leopard tanks or other modern German armour. Its complex construction and detailed engineering make it a rewarding build for enthusiasts of military vehicle modelling.
History
The Faun SLT 50-3 Elefant was developed in the 1970s as a heavy-duty military transporter to meet the needs of the Bundeswehr. Designed by Faun, it was capable of hauling Germany’s Leopard main battle tanks and other heavy equipment, with the SaAnh 52-tonne trailer providing the carrying capacity required for modern armoured warfare. The combination proved highly successful, remaining in service for decades as a reliable logistics vehicle. The Elefant played a key role in the mobility of German armoured formations during the Cold War and beyond, ensuring rapid deployment of tanks and heavy vehicles where they were most needed. Its rugged design, impressive power, and distinctive appearance have made it an enduring symbol of German military engineering.
