Italeri 1/35 270 German Panther AUSF.A German Standard Tank WW2
The Panther was developed for the German Army more than 50 years ago. It was one of the most efficient and famous vehicles of WWII. This tank entered service in 1943 supporting the Mark IV tanks, which had difficulties to oppose the onslaught of Soviet T-34 tanks on the Eastern front. During the following two years of the war this powerful tank was present in all war zones: Italy, France as well as during the final battles on German soil. It proved its qualities against its adversaries, from Sherman to Stalin.
Model length 19.7cm.
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Technical data: Length: 8.86 m; Width: 3.27 m; Height: 3 m; Weight: 44.8 tons; Max. speed: 45 km; Range: 200 km; Armament: 1 gun, 75 mm, 2 MG 7.9 mm
The Panzerkampfwagen V “Panther” is widely recognised as one of the best tanks that was produced during World War 11. It was deployed as a direct response to the Soviet T-34 and KV-1 tanks on the Eastern Front, which were superior to both the Panzer III and Panzer IV in terms of performance and armaments. Powered by a 700 horsepower V-12 Maybach engine, it was armed with the 75 mm KwK 42 high speed gun which was a very effective anti-tank weapon. The Panther was designed with optimal armor protection, including inclined front armor. Its overall mobility, speed and armaments made the Panther one of the leading tanks of the period, and ensured its deployment on all of the main operational fronts, from the East through Italy and France.