1:35 Panther Type G Early Version
Item #35170

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About the German Panther Type G Early Version

Because of its many advanced and innovative features, the World
War II German Panzerkampfwagen V, known as the "Panther" tank, is
still considered by many ordnance experts as a weaponry
masterpiece. The development of the Panther came about due to the
successes generated by the Russian T-34, which has become a
serious threat to the German forces during the mid part of the
conflict. Mass production of the Panther began during the spring
of 1943, and with its sophisticated mechanics and powerful Type
42 L70, 70mm main gun, the Panther tank demonstrated its
formidable strength during front line action shortly after its
introduction. Several improvements were suggested following its
initial employment, resulting in the Panther Type G, which began
to appear in spring 1944. Major improvements consisted of
additional side armor slope angles and simplified assembly
refinements for mass production. The powerplant of the Type G
Panther was a Maybach HL230-P30, V-12 cylinder, watercooled
engine producing 700 horsepower. This powerplant was mated to an
improved transmission in order to eliminate gear malfuntions
found on earliar models. An innovative torsion bar suspension
system and compound roadwheels enabled superb off road running
ability. Major contractors MAN, Daimler-Benz, and MNH all
tooled-up to manufacture the Panther Type G version during the
latter part of the war, and these three produced 3,740 out of a
total of 6,000 units produced by all firms.