Editorial Review While it's the impressive Tiger I tank that usually attracts the most attention, it was the Panther that in the long run was a more important tank to Germany during WWII. This approximately 45-tonne medium tank represented a good balance of well-sloped armor protection, lethal firepower and able cross-country mobility, the design being inspired by the highly successful Russian T-34. Beginning in December 1942, a total of 842 Ausf.D examples were manufactured through September 1943, at which time it was superseded by the improved Ausf.A. It's combat debut occurred during Operation Zitadelle in the titanic Battle of Kursk on the Eastern Front, and the Sd.Kfz.171 Panther fought bravely until the dying days of the Third Reich. Its 7.5cm KwK 42 L/70 cannon took a heavy toll on enemy armored vehicles whenever and wherever they were encountered. The Ausf.D is easily identified by the letterbox hatch opening for the glacis machine gun, pistol ports on the turret sides and a drum cupola.
Features 1) Fully assembled. 2) Quality construction. 3) Display case included.
Specification Binding : Toy Brand : Dragon Models USA EAN : 0089195606839 Label : Dragon Models USA, Inc. Manufacturer : Dragon Models USA, Inc. Model : DRR-60683 PackageDimensions_Weight : 0.53 pounds PackageDimensions : L:7.56 X W:3.78 X H:3.27 ProductGroup : Hobby ProductTypeName : HOBBIES Publisher : Dragon Models USA, Inc. Studio : Dragon Models USA, Inc. Title : Dragon Models Panther Ausf.D Late Production, Russia 1943 Model Kit (1/72 Scale)