ACE 72455 AML-60 Mortar Carrier (4x4) 1/72

The ACE 72455 AML-60 Mortar Carrier (4x4) model in 1/72 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit that faithfully reproduces the details of the original AML-60 armored vehicle manufactured by the French company Panhard. This model is dedicated both to advanced modelers and to those just beginning their adventure with 20th-century military vehicles in their model collections.

Historical Description of the Vehicle

The Panhard AML-60 is a French light armored car developed in the 1950s and quickly adopted by armies around the world. The AML-60 variant was armed with a 60 mm mortar and two machine guns, combining mobility with real firepower. This vehicle saw combat use during numerous Cold War conflicts—it was used by the forces of France, South Africa, Israel, Argentina, and many African countries, often in counterinsurgency operations and combat actions during colonial conflicts and the Six-Day War.

• Scale: 1/72
• User countries: France and numerous countries worldwide
• Period of use: Cold War, 1960s–2000+
• Material: High-quality plastic
• Set contents: Sprues with precisely reproduced parts, decals for painting options
• Additions: The kit does not include glue or paints
• Category: Plastic model kit

Why choose the ACE 72455 AML-60 Mortar Carrier?

This model stands out for its highly detailed reproduction of the characteristic features of the AML-60, such as its armament, turret, 4x4 drive, and body details. The ACE 72455 is a precisely manufactured kit that allows you to recreate both a typical French vehicle and other versions used in Africa or the Middle East. The kit is aimed at intermediate modelers (difficulty level 3/5)—assembly is not the simplest, and requires patience and attention to detail, especially when working with small parts.

We recommend this model to collectors of armored vehicles, enthusiasts of historical modeling, and those building collections of Cold War military vehicles in 1/72 scale. Thanks to its high level of detail and historical accuracy, the ACE 72455 AML-60 Mortar Carrier (4x4) kit will be a highlight of any collection of armored reconnaissance vehicles.