Academy Plastic Model Kit

German SdKfz 173 Jagdpanther Ausf G1 (1/35) 13539

The Academy 1/35 scale Jagdpanther Ausf G1 kit recreates one of the most effective German tank destroyers of the Second World War. Built on the reliable Panther chassis, the Jagdpanther combined strong frontal armour with the powerful 8.8cm PaK 43 gun, giving it a formidable battlefield reputation. This kit includes link and length tracks, finely detailed photo-etched parts, and two types of gun barrels, offering flexibility and precision for modellers. Multiple marking options are provided for vehicles deployed in France, Belgium, and Germany during 1944.

• 1/35 scale plastic model kit
• Detailed SdKfz 173 Jagdpanther Ausf G1
• Includes link & length track system
• Photo-etch parts for added realism
• Two types of 8.8cm PaK 43 gun barrels
• Marking options: Normandy, Belgium, and Germany 1944

History

The Jagdpanther was introduced in 1944 as a heavy tank destroyer, combining the Panther tank’s mobility and sloped armour with the devastating firepower of the 8.8cm PaK 43 anti-tank gun. The Ausf G1 was the early production version, distinguished by its specific exhaust layout and mantlet design. First seeing action in Normandy during the summer of 1944, the Jagdpanther quickly proved itself capable of destroying Allied armour at long range while remaining difficult to defeat head-on. Despite its effectiveness, production numbers remained limited due to Germany’s strained wartime industry. By late 1944, Jagdpanthers were also engaged in Belgium during the Ardennes Offensive and in defensive battles within Germany. Today, surviving examples highlight the vehicle’s significance as one of the most powerful tank destroyers of WWII.

Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.