Academy Plastic Model Kit

Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer Early (1/35) 13278

The Academy 1/35 Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer Early offers a detailed build of one of Germany’s most effective light tank destroyers of WWII. Compact and well-armoured, the Hetzer combined mobility with a powerful 75mm gun, making it a formidable opponent on the battlefield.

• 1/35 scale plastic model kit of the early Hetzer variant
• Detailed hull and sloped armour plates
• Accurate reproduction of the 75mm Pak 39 L/48 gun
• Highly realistic suspension and road wheels
• Decals for multiple German Army markings

This kit provides modellers with the opportunity to recreate an iconic late-war German vehicle, ideal for dioramas or standalone display.

History:

The Jagdpanzer 38(t), known as the Hetzer, was developed in 1944 using the chassis of the Czech-built Panzer 38(t). Designed to be a small, cost-effective tank destroyer, it featured sloped armour and a powerful 75mm anti-tank gun, which gave it strong defensive capabilities despite its modest size. The Hetzer saw extensive service on both the Eastern and Western Fronts from mid-1944 until the war’s end. Crewed by four men, it was valued for its low profile, making it difficult to detect and destroy. Its combination of firepower, armour, and mobility ensured the Hetzer earned a reputation as one of Germany’s most efficient late-war tank destroyers.