Tamiya 1/35 German Jagdpanther Late Version WWII #35203  [35203]

Concerning the German Tank Destroyer "Jagdpanther" Late VersionThe German Jagdpanther is considered by the ordnance professionals among the most readily useful tracked tools systems throughout the World War 2. The awesome Pak43/3, L71 88mm gun ended up being installed on the proven Panther medium tank chassis. The weapon was set up into the box shaped superstructure which used dense metal armor of 80mm in front and 50mm on edges. These front and negative armor dishes were efficiently inclined to obtain a better security. The weapon mantlet called "Saukopf" (sow mind) had a thickness of 100mm. A ball mounted MG42 bow machine weapon ended up being set up at right side for the primary gun. Weighing in at 46 tons and propelled by the effective Maybach V12 cylinder motor, this tank destroyer had a well-balanced fire energy, security and flexibility to high requirements. Mass manufacturing started in January 1944 at MIAG company, and during its manufacturing career, a few improvements and alterations were made with feedback through the front lines. Early manufacturing models used a nearly flush gun mantlet collar, but it was replaced with a larger, bolt-fixed collar in October 1944. Larger diameter idler tires were introduced in addition. A heater for the team compartment, and exact same exhaust covers as prepared on late production Panther G tanks were added, starting from December. The Jagdpanther was implemented on Normandy campaign in June 1944, and 415 devices were produced until April 1945.