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. Jäg. Abt 654, Ruhr Kessel 1945
Product specifications
- country version 1 – Germany
- length – 198 mm
- number of parts – 419
- Age 13 +
- Skill Level – 5 – Very Challenging
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