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

In regards to the German Tank Destroyer "Jagdpanther" Late VersionThe German Jagdpanther is considered by the ordnance professionals as one of the most useful tracked tools systems through the World War 2. The awesome Pak43/3, L71 88mm gun ended up being installed on the proven Panther medium tank framework. The weapon ended up being set up into the package shaped superstructure which used thick steel armor of 80mm at the front end and 50mm at the sides. These frontal and negative armor plates had been effectively inclined to have a greater security. The weapon mantlet called "Saukopf" (sow head) had a thickness of 100mm. A ball mounted MG42 bow machine gun had been installed at right side of primary weapon. Weighing in at 46 tons and propelled by the effective Maybach V12 cylinder engine, this tank destroyer had a well-balanced fire energy, security and flexibility to high standards. Mass production started in January 1944 at MIAG firm, and during its manufacturing profession, several improvements and alterations had been made with feedback from front lines. Early manufacturing models used a nearly flush weapon mantlet collar, however it had been changed with a larger, bolt-fixed collar in October 1944. Bigger diameter idler tires were introduced as well. A heater the crew compartment, and the exact same exhaust covers as prepared regarding the belated production Panther G tanks were added, beginning from December. The Jagdpanther was first implemented toward Normandy campaign in June 1944, and 415 devices were produced until April 1945.