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

Regarding the German King Tiger "production Turret"

To help you counter the increasing risk of Russian tanks through the second some the next World War, Germany began growth of a new hefty tank in February 1943. Formally designated the Panzerkampfwagen VI-B Tiger II, but better known as King Tiger, it showcased dense armor and a powerful main gun. Henschel and Porsche, whom'd prior experiences inside production of heavy tanks, developed contending prototypes including different turret designs. After studies, the Henschel design ended up used for production. The King Tiger carried the type 43 L71, 88mm high velocity primary tool that was in a position to penetrating 170mm dense armor dish a long way away of 1000 meters. Auxiliary armament included two 7.92mm unit tools setup on leading hull section furthermore concerning the turret. The excessively dense armor on turret front side part calculated 185mm and 88mm regarding component panels. Energy with this specific massive tank was administered by a Maybach HL230 P30 V-12 cylinder, fluid cooled engine, producing 700 horsepower. The King Tiger went into mass manufacturing during the Henschel factory starting August 1944, following the delivery with this final Tiger we tanks. Even though the tank possessed more impressive range technology and beauty, simply 430 products integrating the Henschel turret arrived from factory line, much less than 500 total finished up being available for combat.

Specs & Features

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