Tamiya 21011 - German King Tiger Production Turret Finish WWII  [21011]

With regards to the German King Tiger "Production Turret"

To counter the increasing danger of Russian tanks through latter the main 2nd World War, Germany started growth of a new hefty tank in February 1943. Formally designated the Panzerkampfwagen VI-B Tiger II, but better called King Tiger, it featured thick armor and a robust main tool. Henschel and Porsche, including previous experiences to the production of hefty tanks, developed contending prototypes integrating various turret designs. After studies, the Henschel design had been used by manufacturing. The King Tiger carried the type 43 L71, 88mm high velocity primary weapon which has been effective at penetrating 170mm dense armor dish a long way away of 1000 meters. Auxiliary armament included two 7.92mm product firearms connected to the front part hull component along with on turret. The extremely dense armor regarding turret front side determined 185mm and 88mm regarding component panels. Energy applying this massive tank have now been furnished by a Maybach HL230 P30 V-12 cylinder, liquid cooled motor, producing 700 horsepower. The King Tiger went into mass manufacturing through Henschel factory starting August 1944, following distribution heading back Tiger we tanks. Even though tank possessed advanced technology and beauty, just 430 items like the Henschel turret arrived through the factory line, not nearly as expensive 500 total had been undoubtedly available for combat.

Towards Model

• Tamiya gift ideas the production turret King Tiger toward Masterwork Collection Series.
• Intricately step by step steel tracks and Military Miniature Series quality create a genuine sense of energy and fat.
• Features a lathe turned aluminum gun barrel with thorough muzzle.
• Commander's hatch could possibly be emerge opened or closed place.
• Anti-aircraft device tool included into set.
• Painted in late-WWII camouflage as utilized through Ardennes Offensive.
• General size: 294mm