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Panther Ausf.F - Berlin 1945

By: Dragon Models

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Dragon Armor - Germany (Die-Cast) (1/72)

Last Stocked on 4/20/2017

Product Info

Title
Panther Ausf.F - Berlin 1945
Publisher
Publish Year
2004
NKG Part #
2147627374
MFG. Part #
DRR60043
Type
Scale Model
Age Range
14 Years and Up

Description

Among all variants of the Panther tank, the Panther Ausf. F is certainly the most rare and mysterious. Design work on the Panther II, or Ausf. F, began in February 1943. The main aim was to secure maximum interchangeability of parts with the Tiger II heavy tank in order to ease manufacturing. The Panther II had a hull similar to the Tiger, although with increased side armor, and also shared identical wheels, track, suspension and brakes. The major change was a new, narrow turret, sometimes called the Panzerturm Schmal (Schmalturm turret). Compared to the original turret, this new turret was lighter, had a reduced frontage, could accomodate a larger gun, and was quicker to build. It was also fitted with the same turret ring and had thicker armor. It also included a stereoscopic rangefinder and gyrostabiliser and could be retrofitted to take the L/70, L/100 guns or even the same 88mm gun as the Tiger II. An upgraded engine was also included. The failing economic situation in Germany at the end of the war, however, halted Panther II production at the prototype stage.

Features:

  • Diecast metal and plastic construction
  • Elevating gun
  • Rotating turret
  • Static tracks
  • Accurate insignia and markings
  • Comes with acrylic display case