Meng 1:35 German Sd.Kfz.171 Panther

The Panther was a medium tank used to replace the Panzer III and Panzer IV tanks in the German armour units. Although it wasn’t equipped with the 7.5cm KwK 42 L/100 main gun wanted by Hitler, its 7.5cm KwK 42 L/70 gun was as good as Tiger’s 8.8cm KwK 36L/56 gun. The Maybach 23 liter HL230 V12 petrol engine, which was an upgraded version of the HL210 engine from Tiger, was installed at the rear of the hull. Its engine bore was increased from 125 mm to 130 mm. The engine could generate an output of 690hp, which was almost 200hp more than the later V-55 engine used on the T-54 tank. Thanks to the sloped armour, the Panther had better protection than the Tiger even when its front armour and main gun mantlet armour was thinner than the Tiger’s. The T-34 which weighed about 20 tons was no opponent of the Panther no matter in terms of firepower or protection. The Panther Ausf.D was highly anticipated by the Germans. This new tank made its debut in the Battle of Kursk in July 1943.

Features:

- Scale: 1:35
- Plastic model kit [unassembled]
- Total plastic parts: 1040 pieces
- Dimensions [cm]: 25.29 long x 9.86 wide x 8.36 high

Required to Complete:

- Assembly
- Cement (glue)
- Hobby knife
- Sprue cutters
- Tweezers
- Paint brushes (various sizes)
- Paint

This kit is a detailed scale model for hobbyists. Glue, paint and tools sold separately. Contains small parts. Actual product may vary slightly from the pictures shown.