German medium tank PzKpfw V PANTHER Ausf. G COBI 2713 - World War II
Kit of German medium tank PANTHER V Ausf. G in sand desert camouflage. The kit has a rotatable turret with adjustable gun sight. The tank tracks are functional and the model can be easily rolled on non-slippery surfaces. Smaller 1:48 scale models bring a lot of fun and more shelf space.
The Panther tank, or SdKfz 171, was developed in 1942 in the design office of MAN and Daimler-Benz on the basis of experience from the Eastern Front.
In just 17 weeks, the first prototype of the tank, which is widely regarded as one of the best medium tanks of the Second World War, was built.
Many technical solutions were copied from captured T-34 and KV-1 tanks, such as the sloping armour or the wide tracks.
Two designs were reportedly presented to the Ordnance Commission for production approval. MAN's solution was eventually chosen, as the Daimler tank bore a striking resemblance to the Soviet T-34.
The new tanks saw their first deployment at the Battle of Kursk.
The energy of the tank's fire was so great that the crews were forbidden to fire without a recoil brake. The disadvantage was that after a few shots it was necessary to interrupt the firing to allow regeneration of the breaking system.
For the first time in a German tank, an automatic engine compartment extinguishing system was used.
Even a tank like the Panther had its weak points. Many crews reported problems with turret rotation when the tank was on a higher slope, and so design modifications were gradually made. Smoke grenades in the tank's turret blasters were also a complication, as they inadvertently exploded and prevented the crew from seeing the battlefield. Later versions no longer had blast tubes.
In total, more than 6,000 were produced in various versions.
Technical parameters:
dimensions: length 8.66 m (with gun), width 3.27 m, height 3 m
weight 44 800 kg
armour: 80 mm front, 100 mm turret, 50 mm sides, 40 mm rear
power unit Maybach HL 230 P30 12-cylinder petrol engine with a capacity of 23.09 litres and a power output of 515 kW
7 forward + 1 reverse speed
maximum road speed 55 km/h
range 250 km
fuel tank capacity 730 l
main weapon KwK 42 L/70 cannon of 75 mm calibre (82 rounds)
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