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

In regards to the German King Tiger "Production Turret"

To counter the increasing risk of Russian tanks through the latter the principal second World War, Germany started development of a fresh hefty tank in February 1943. Formally designated the Panzerkampfwagen VI-B Tiger II, but better named King Tiger, it featured thick armor and a robust main weapon. Henschel and Porsche, which includes prior experiences into the manufacturing of hefty tanks, developed contending prototypes integrating different turret designs. After studies, the Henschel design had been employed for production. The King Tiger carried the sort 43 L71, 88mm high velocity primary weapon that has been with the capacity of penetrating 170mm dense armor dish a long way away of 1000 meters. Auxiliary armament included two 7.92mm product firearms attached to the front side hull part in addition to on turret. The incredibly dense armor regarding turret front side determined 185mm and 88mm regarding component panels. Power by using this massive tank have been furnished by a Maybach HL230 P30 V-12 cylinder, liquid cooled engine, creating 700 horsepower. The King Tiger went into mass manufacturing through Henschel factory beginning August 1944, following the distribution going back Tiger we tanks. Although the tank possessed high level technology and beauty, merely 430 products like the Henschel turret arrived from the factory line, a lot less than 500 total had been certainly ever made for combat.

Towards Model

• Tamiya gifts the manufacturing 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 be emerge opened or closed position.
• Anti-aircraft unit tool included into set.
• Painted in late-WWII camouflage as utilized through Ardennes Offensive.
• General size: 294mm