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FlaK Panther Ausf.D s.Pz.Jg.Abt.653

By: Dragon Models

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Dragon Models - '39 to '45 Series - Germany (1/35)

Last Stocked on 10/11/2022

Product Info

Title
FlaK Panther Ausf.D s.Pz.Jg.Abt.653
Publisher
Publish Year
2020
Dimensions
15x9.75x3.25"
NKG Part #
2147793514
MFG. Part #
DRA6899
Type
Scale Model

Description

The Panther medium tank was the third-most widely produced German AFV of WWII, and different variants evolved such as a recovery vehicle and tank destroyer. Field conversions also occurred, and one of these was a rare transformation of a Panther into an antiaircraft vehicle. It was a one-off field conversion, and the resulting AFV was employed by the headquarters company of the 653rd Heavy Panzerjager Battalion (Schwere Panzerjager-Abteilung 653, or s.Pz.Jg.Abt.653) during the titanic Battle of Kursk.

This kit is a perfect combination of Dragon’s existing Panther Ausf.D medium tank and four-barreled 2cm Flakvierling 38 kits. s.Pz.Jg.Abt.653 was an interesting unit and it featured some interesting vehicle conversions, this one included. As for the kit, there are photo-etched parts included in the box, as are all plastic parts needed to create this unusual but good-looking German air defense vehicle. At long last, modelers are now able to get their hands on such a rare converted Panther.

Miniatures are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.