35164 German King Tiger Tank Production Turret WWII - Tamiya 1/35  [35164]

Regarding the German King Tiger "production Turret"

To enable you to counter the increasing risk of Russian tanks through the latter an element of the 2nd World War, Germany began growth of a fresh hefty tank in February 1943. Formally designated the Panzerkampfwagen VI-B Tiger II, but better referred to as King Tiger, it showcased dense armor and a powerful main gun. Henschel and Porsche, who'd prior experiences inside production of heavy tanks, developed contending prototypes including different turret designs. After studies, the Henschel design ended up used for manufacturing. The King Tiger carried the sort 43 L71, 88mm high velocity main weapon that was able to penetrating 170mm dense armor dish a long way away of 1000 meters. Auxiliary armament included two 7.92mm device tools set up on leading hull section additionally about the turret. The excessively thick armor on turret front side part calculated 185mm and 88mm regarding component panels. Energy with this specific massive tank had been administered by a Maybach HL230 P30 V-12 cylinder, fluid cooled motor, creating 700 horsepower. The King Tiger went into mass production during the Henschel factory beginning August 1944, following the delivery with this particular last Tiger we tanks. Even though the tank possessed more impressive range technology and beauty, just 430 devices integrating the Henschel turret arrived from factory line, and less than 500 total ended up being ever made for combat.

Specs & Features

• Step-by-step plastic elements attached with sprues and molded in light brown and black colored.
• Extremely accurate fixed display model.
• Accurately reproduced outside.
• Authentic 88mm weapon with loading breech.
• One practical commander figure.
• Detail by information flexible songs.
• Thick armor included.
• Machine device set up in front side hull component and on the turret.
• Escape hatch included.
• Vinyl netting for atmosphere intake target.
• Waterslide decals.
• Detailed pictorial suggestions.