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German Pz.Kpfw. Panther Ausf.D (Sd.Kfz.171)

By: Tamiya Corporation

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Military Models - 1/35 Scale

MSRP old price: $60.00


Product Info

Title
German Pz.Kpfw. Panther Ausf.D (Sd.Kfz.171)
Publisher
Publish Year
2015
Dimensions
15.25x9.75x2.5"
NKG Part #
2147873776
MFG. Part #
TAM35345
Type
Scale Model
Material
Plastic

Description

This 1/35 Military Miniature Series model kit depicts the German Panther, a WWII AFV developed by Germany to combat the mighty Russian T-34. Given the importance of stopping the T-34 as the Russians turned the tide in WWII, the Panther was a priority and this was emphasized by armored warfare expert Heinz Guderian's role in the design process. The Panther packed a powerful L/70 7.5cm gun (rumored to have taken out a T-34 at 3km) and combined it with excellent mobility and a 55km/h top speed. Just as importantly, it made great use of T-34-inspired sloped armor, up to 80mm in places. As things turned out, development of the Panther was rushed as the German situation worsened, and this led to severe reliability problems in engagements such as the Battle of Kursk in July 1943. Despite that, it proved offensively and defensively highly capable. The Ausf.D was the initial variant of the Panther; 842 were manufactured between January and September 1943.

Miniatures are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.