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Char B1 Bis (France)

By: Italeri

Type: Miniatures Box Set

Product Line: Military Vehicles - WWII, Bolt Action Compatible (28mm) (1/56) (Italeri-Warlord)

Last Stocked on 6/20/2024

Product Info

Title
Char B1 Bis (France)
Publisher
Publish Year
2017
Dimensions
11.5x7.5x1.75"
NKG Part #
2147879276
MFG. Part #
ITA15766
Type
Miniatures Box Set
Material
Plastic

Description

The “Char de Bataille” B1 was the main heavy tank used by the French Army during World War II. The original project was set up in the mid-1920s (many technical solutions adopted as the large tracks are derived from the First World War main tanks) but the delivery to the French Army started only in the mid-30s. Massive and robust, Char B1 was improved in “bis” version to increase its operational effectiveness. It was armed with the 47 mm gun, located in the small turret, and the 75 mm howitzer located in the hull. The tank was characterized by a strong armor able to provide a good protection. However, the heavy weight negatively affected the speed (28 Km/h) and the on road and off road maneuverability. Even if it was a good tank for those times, the Char B1 bis was deployed to support the infantry Divisions and not in Tanks Divisions. Due to this it was impossible to compete against the German Panzer Divisions during the French Campaign on 1940. After the fall of France, a certain number of Char B1 has been used by German Army. Most of them became platforms for flamethrowers and known as PzKpfw B1 Bis (f) flamm.

Miniatures are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.