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

In regards to the German King Tiger "Production Turret"

In order to counter the increasing risk of Russian tanks through the latter the primary 2nd 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 dense armor and a robust main weapon. Henschel and Porsche, which has prior experiences in the manufacturing of hefty tanks, developed competing prototypes integrating various turret configurations. After studies, the Henschel design was employed for manufacturing. The King Tiger carried the sort 43 L71, 88mm high velocity main weapon which was capable of penetrating 170mm thick armor plate far away of 1000 meters. Auxiliary armament included two 7.92mm unit firearms attached to the front hull part as well as on the turret. The incredibly dense armor regarding turret front determined 185mm and 88mm regarding component panels. Power using this massive tank had been furnished by a Maybach HL230 P30 V-12 cylinder, liquid cooled engine, producing 700 horsepower. The King Tiger went into mass production through the Henschel factory beginning August 1944, after the delivery going back Tiger we tanks. Although the tank possessed advanced level technology and beauty, simply 430 products like the Henschel turret arrived from the factory line, much less than 500 total was indeed ever created for combat.

Towards Model

• Tamiya gift suggestions the manufacturing turret King Tiger toward Masterwork Collection Series.
• Intricately step-by-step metal tracks and Military Miniature Series quality create a genuine feeling of power and fat.
• Features a lathe turned aluminum gun barrel with step by step muzzle.
• Commander's hatch may be emerge opened or closed position.
• Anti-aircraft device weapon incorporated into set.
• Painted in late-WWII camouflage as used through the Ardennes Offensive.
• General size: 294mm