Description
After the introduction of the PzKpfw (Armoured Fighting Vehicle) V Panther it was quickly realized that previous recovery vehicles did not have sufficient power to recover heavy battle tanks from the battlefield. As a short-term emergency measure, a dozen model D Panthers from the current production line were converted to function as recovery vehicles. To this end the turret bearing ring was covered with wood and a strengthened towing assembly and an auxiliary crane were mounted on the rear end. This combination proved to be so successful that by 1945 a total of 339 Bergepanther been built.Model- Early version of the Bergepanther
– Finely detailed and engraved surfaces
– Tracks consisting of single links
– Authentic Interleaved Track Suspension
– Auxiliary Crane
– Towing Mechanism
– Finely Detailed Tool Kit
– Machine Gun- Authentic Decal Set for two Germany Wehrmacht Versions:
– Bergepanther der s.PzAbt 505, Russland 1944
– Bergepanther der s.Pz. J√§g. Abt 654, Ruhr Kessel 1945Product specificationscountry version 1 – Germanylength – 198 mmnumber of parts – 419Age 13 +¬†Skill Level – 5 – Very Challenging