Trumpeter 07201 1/72 German Sd.Kfz. 182 King Tiger (Henschel turret) WWII  [TP07201]

The Pz.kpfw VI Tiger II Ausf. B "KingTiger" VK4503(H) was many effective combat tank of World War II. Around the finish for the war, the Allies did not introduce whatever could effectively counter it. The Tiger II combined a strong and effective gun with armor that was practically impervious to any Allied tank or anti-tank weapon. Planning for the Tiger II began as soon as May 1941, a year ahead of the Tiger I entered production. By nov 1942/January 1943, designers began work with a brand new heavy tank that would sooner or later change the Tiger we. In January 1943, Hitler ordered the brand new Tiger to be armed with a lengthy 88mm gun and possess 150mm front armor and 80mm part armor.

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