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.
Twee uitvoeringen mogelijk;
- Sd.Kfz.179 - Bergepanther der s.Pz Abt 505, Russia 1944.
- Sd.Kfz.179 - Bergepanther der s.Pz Jäg.Abt 654, Ruhr pocket 1945.
Features:
- 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
Afmeting;
- Lang 189 mm.
Aantal onderdelen; 419
Revell verf kleur nr.'s; 37 / 88 / 91 / 361 / 362 / 382.
