The "Panther" was definitely one of the most famous tanks of World War II. Developed as a direct answer to T-34 and KV-1 Soviet tanks that
outclassed, in terms of performance and armament, the Panzer III and
Panzer IV on the eastern front. Powered by a 12V Mayback 690 hp engine,
it was armed with the very effective, especially for anti-tank use, Kwk
42 L/70 75 mm gun. The Panther Ausf. G was produced from March 1944 and
was characterized by a strengthened hull, a different design of the commander’s cupola, improved gun protection and "Zimmerit" anti-magnetic mine paste. Panther
Ausf. G had a crew of 5 men. It was produced in more than 2,000 units
and served on all fronts : Italy, France and Eastern front.