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Tamiya German Jagdpanther L.V.
Brand: Tamiya
Part No: HC-35203
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The Tamiya German Jagdpanther L.V. (HC-35203) presents the late-war evolution of Germany’s renowned Panther-based tank destroyer. Celebrated for its balance of firepower, protection and mobility, the Jagdpanther Late Version reflects battlefield-driven updates introduced from late 1944.
Historical Background
The Jagdpanther mounted the formidable 88mm Pak43/3 L/71 on the proven Panther chassis, enclosed within a sloped superstructure using 80mm front and 50mm side armour. A 100mm Saukopf mantlet and a ball-mounted MG42 complemented its offensive and defensive capabilities. Powered by a Maybach V12, the 46-ton vehicle combined speed and survivability to notable effect. Production began at MIAG in January 1944; the type first saw action in Normandy in June 1944, with approximately 415 units produced up to April 1945.
Key Late-Version Details
- Larger, bolt-fixed gun mantlet collar introduced from October 1944.
- Increased diameter idler wheels adopted in the same period.
- Crew compartment heater added from December 1944.
- Exhaust covers aligned with those used on late Panther G vehicles.
- Characteristic sloped armour layout and Saukopf mantlet for enhanced protection.
- Main armament: Pak43/3 L/71 88mm gun, with MG42 in a ball mount to the right of the main gun.
This Late Version depiction highlights the engineering refinements that made the Jagdpanther one of the most respected tracked weapons systems of the Second World War—ideal for enthusiasts of WWII armour and Tamiya’s historically detailed subjects.
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About the German Tank Destroyer "Jagdpanther" Late Version
The German Jagdpanther is regarded by the ordnance experts as one of the best tracked weapons systems during the World War 2. The awesome Pak43/3, L71 88mm gun was mounted on the proven Panther medium tank chassis. The gun was installed into the box shaped superstructure which used thick steel armor of 80mm at the front and 50mm at the sides. These frontal and side armor plates were effectively inclined to obtain an improved protection. The gun mantlet called "Saukopf" (sow head) had a thickness of 100mm. A ball mounted MG42 bow machine gun was installed at the right side of the main gun. Weighing in at 46 tons and propelled by the powerful Maybach V12 cylinder engine, this tank destroyer had a well-balanced fire power, protection and mobility to high standards. Mass production started in January 1944 at MIAG firm, and during its production career, several improvements and alterations were made with feedback from the front lines. Early production models used a nearly flush gun mantlet collar, but it was replaced with a larger, bolt-fixed collar in October 1944. Larger diameter idler wheels were introduced at the same time. A heater for the crew compartment, and the same exhaust covers as equipped on the late production Panther G tanks were added, beginning from December. The Jagdpanther was first deployed to the Normandy campaign in June 1944, and 415 units were produced until April 1945.
Key Info:
- Brand: Tamiya
- Part No: HC-35203
- Barcode: 4950344993017
- Scale: 1:35
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