Academy 1/25 German Pzkw V Panther Tank Ausf.G Late Version (13018)

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Academy 1/25 German Pzkw V Panther Tank Ausf.G Late Version (13018)

An excellent model kit of this German WWII medium tank which caused devastation against the Russian T34 tanks.

The Panther was designed as a new heavy tank able to combat the Russian T-34, a tank which was proving difficult for German armor to deal with. In fact, the Panther was partially copied from a captured T-34. Prototypes were built in 1943. The original engine had to be replaced during production due to a requirement for increased frontal armor. Had it not been for the greater number of Russian tanks, the Panther would have wreaked much more havoc. It had outstanding firepower, great mobility, and
beautifully sloped armour.
The Ausf G included an improved transmission, extra armor on the upper hull, a periscope to improve
the driver's visibility, and increased ammunition stowage from 79 to 82 rounds. Like all Panthers, the Ausf G was loaded with a 75mm high velocity gun. The late G version also had improved combat characteristics, including steel-rimmed road wheels and a fighting compartment heater system. They also donned the new "ambush" camouflage colors ordered by OKH. A cleaning gear stowage box was placed across the hull rear as well. Before the war's end 3,740 Ausf G were produced. The Panther is hailed as the best German tank of WWII, far superior to any US or British tank at the time.

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