Panther D - Sd.Kfz.171

The Ausführung D was the first variant of the World War II Panther.
It offered a complete performance package with the firepower of the imposing 7.5cm L/70 gun, excellent protection thanks to its sloped armor, and maneuverability thanks to a 700 hp gasoline engine.
Some 840 Ausf.D Panthers were produced between January and September 1943, and the first time it saw action was in July of that year at the Battle of Kursk.
Although not all went smoothly, the Panther was able to take out some 140 Soviet tanks from a range of 1500 to 2000 meters, all while being impeccably protected by its sloped plate.
The D version was followed by the improved A- and G- versions, and revolutionized German tank design.
It remained at the front until the end of hostilities.

Plastic model kit
 

• All of the specific features of the Ausführung D, such as the smoke screen cup and rear panel design, are authentically reproduced.
• Advanced slide molding techniques ensure that turret details are accurately reproduced.
• Vinyl tracks
• Commander half figure and one full figure of a crew member
• 3 marking options of units from action at Kursk

1:35 scale

unbuilt / unpainted

Paint and glue not included