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M1931 (B-4) 203mm Howitzer
Brand: Zvesda
Part No: HC-Z5085
€39.43
RRP €46.39
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Capture an iconic piece of Second World War artillery with the Zvesda M1931 (B-4) 203mm Howitzer in 1:72 scale. This detailed model kit, part number HC-Z5085, comprises 207 parts and builds to a length of approximately 13 cm, making it a rewarding project for enthusiasts of Soviet armour and artillery subjects.
Key Features
- Scale: 1:72
- Kit consists of 207 parts
- Model length: 13 cm
Historical Notes
- The M1931 (B-4) was a Soviet heavy howitzer developed in 1931 with a 203.2 mm (8 in) calibre.
- It could fire shells weighing more than 100 kg to a range of almost 18 km.
- Transport weight was around 19 tonnes, with a special caterpillar carriage to prevent sinking and to withstand powerful recoil.
- First used in combat during the Soviet-Finnish War of 1939–40 to destroy concrete fortifications, earning the nickname 'Stalin's Sledgehammer'.
- Several were captured and employed by the German Army as the 20,3 cm H.503 (r), and the type saw service throughout WWII.
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The Soviet B-4 high power heavy howitzer with a calibre of 203.2 mm (8 in) was developed in 1931. The howitzer could fire shells weighing more than 100 kg at a range of almost 18 km. The weight of the gun was 19 t in transport position. A special caterpillar carriage was developed - a large tracked bearing surface prevented the howitzer from sinking into the ground, and the strong carriage withstood the powerful recoil when firing.
The first combat use of the B-4 took place during the Soviet-Finnish War of 1939-40, when it was used to destroy Finnish concrete fortifications. The Finns nicknamed the gun "Stalin's Sledgehammer". The German Army captured a number of these guns and used them under the designation 20,3 cm H.503 (r). The howitzer was used throughout WWII.
Key Info:
The first combat use of the B-4 took place during the Soviet-Finnish War of 1939-40, when it was used to destroy Finnish concrete fortifications. The Finns nicknamed the gun "Stalin's Sledgehammer". The German Army captured a number of these guns and used them under the designation 20,3 cm H.503 (r). The howitzer was used throughout WWII.
- Scale is 1:72
- Kit consists of 207 parts
- Model length is 13cm
Key Info:
- Brand: Zvesda
- Part No: HC-Z5085
- Barcode: 4600327050854
- Scale: 1:72
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