03068 Kanonenjagdpanzer (KaJaPa)
Following on from the success of the anti-tank vehicle and assault gun concept during World War II it was decided, when the German Bundeswehr was established, that such a weapons system would be introduced to support the classic combat tank. The tank destroyer, designed according to the casemate principle and which went into production in 1966, was a nimble hunter reaching 70 km/h and could manoeuvre much faster than other types of tank. Its low height of 2.7 m and its accurate (for the period) and powerful 90 mm cannon made it a dangerous opponent for attacking armoured forces. By the 1980s its cannon was, however, no longer a match for improved enemy tanks, and a large number of the 770 tank destroyers built were converted into observation vehicles and used as such until they were retired in 2003.
Model-Details:
- Authentic reproduction of the finest surface details
- Additional parts to build the observation version (e.g. portable target acquisition device; reversing mirrors)
- Detailed revolving-barrel MG and flak anti-aircraft MG
- Easy to fit vinyl tracks
- Moveable running gear
- Filigree on-board tools
- Smoke grenade dischargers
- Faithful reproduction of the 90 mm cannon
- Authentic decals for four different vehicles
Colors: 9 42 91 382
| Model details |
| Scale |
1:35 |
| No. of parts |
195 |
| Length |
250 mm |
| Skill Level |
5 |
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| Original details |
| Type description |
Tank destroyer |
| Year/Period |
1966 |
| Origin |
D |
| Engine capacity |
368 kW |
| Speed |
70 km/h |
| Weight |
25,7 t |
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