Tamiya 35209 - 1/35 Panzer Mk.IV Ausf.H Early-version WWII  [35209]

Concerning the German Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H Early Version

The Panzerkampfwagen VI had been Germany's most important tank during WW2. It remained in mass production through the entire war, and with some 8,000 units produced, it represented significantly more than one-third of Germany's entire wartime tank production. Because the backbone of German Panzer Divisions, it had been categorised as their "workhorse". The Pz.Kpfw. IV underwent constant improvement throughout its long job, and Ausf. H, and/or "H" variation, is normally seen as the definitive model, regarding both performance and produced number. 3,774 devices outnumbered every other variant. The Ausf. H is roughly classified into the very early, mid and belated production versions, therefore the very early H model had a detailed relationship with the preceding late manufacturing "G" model. Both versions utilized identical suspension system and tires. Weapons contains a strong, longbarreled KwK40 L/48 tank weapon plus two 7.92mm MG34 device weapons. Slim metal dishes known as "Schurzen" (skirts) were introduced in the Ausf. G, and succeeded the Ausf. H. The Maybach HL120TRM engine additionally stayed exactly the same, but an improved SSG-77 transmission ended up being coupled regarding Ausf.H. However, the extra weight of some 1.5 tons, because of added armor and increased ammo, lowered its top rate to 38km/h, which proved 2km/h slow compared to G. The Ausf.H ended up being produced in higher quantities from April 1943 to July 1944.

Specs & Features

• Detailed construction and artwork instructions included.
• Definitely detailed 1/35th scale synthetic kit for static display.
• Over 280 components in tan synthetic with plastic tracks.
• 1 tank commander crew figure.
• Split suspension system hands for road wheels.
• External details: towing cables, tools, air cleaner, spare track links and wheels, side skirts, cupola with machine gun and mount.
• Optional position hatches.
• Optional normal and early production rear panels.