Product Description

-A German heavy tank destroyer that was active in World War II.

-In October 1942, Porsche and Henschel tested Tiger's prototype car, and as a result, Henschel VK4501 (H) was tested, but Porsche VK4501 (P) before the test The production license for 90 chassis was issued.
-In addition, a heavy defense tank destroyer with 200mm front armor equipped with 8.8cm Pak43/2 as a main gun in case it is not adopted is also planned, [Ferdinand] and later [Elephant] are born To do.
-The main feature of this vehicle is that it uses an electric type that uses an electric motor as a drive device, and it is difficult to produce a transmission that can move a heavy tank exceeding 50 tons with the technology at the time, Dr. Porsche adopted an electric type that does not require a transmission Did.
-In the electric type, the system operates a generator with a gasoline engine and drives the motor with the generated electricity, enabling continuously variable shifting without a transmission.
-However, due to the lower energy efficiency than the gasoline engine, there was a problem in straightness due to lack of climbing ability on steep slopes and difficulty in synchronizing left and right drive motors.
-However, it seems that it was highly evaluated in terms of operation, such as not requiring a shift change despite having problems.
-In November 1943, the name was changed from [Ferdinand] to [Elephant] along with the renovation, and a new commander's cupola and body machine gun equipment were installed.
-After that, [Elephant] will enter the battle of Anzio from 1944, so it will be gradually exhausted by being put on the Italian front, but in the operation it shows the activity of destroying multiple U.S. tanks with two elephant tanks. I am.
-As the reason for loss due to battle after 1944, in addition to the severe wear from the load due to the heavy weight over the design value of the suspension parts, periodic overhaul was not possible due to the fierce battle Due to the weight issue, he couldn't pull it, and it seems that destruction on the battlefield accounted for most of the reasons for loss.

-This kit has full interior specifications.
-Precisely reproduces the characteristic structure, such as the installation of two Maybach engines.
-You can reproduce the Zimmerit coating with the water transfer decal made by DEF.MODEL.


Item Size/Weight : 39.5 x 26.4 x 12.5 cm / 1129g

Product Specifications

Country

Germany

Item code

AMH35A033

JAN code

6954248835334

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