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Elefant Heavy Tank Destroyer - sPzJgAbt. 653, Russia 1944

By: Dragon Models

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Dragon Armor - Germany (Die-Cast) (1:72)

Last Stocked on 12/9/2021

Product Info

Title
Elefant Heavy Tank Destroyer - sPzJgAbt. 653, Russia 1944
Publisher
Publish Year
2003
NKG Part #
2147627672
MFG. Part #
DRR60023
Type
Scale Model
Age Range
14 Years and Up

Description

The Elefant (Elephant) stemmed from the Porsche design for the PzKpfw VI Tiger. Henschel was awarded the contract for the new tank, but it was decided to use the Porsche design as a tank destroyer. Hitler demanded that the new vehicle be ready for the 1943 offensive on the Russian front, so development was rather hurried. As a result, many broke down to their first action at the Battle of Kursk, and the lack of proper armor and ponderous mobility made them easy targets for Soviet gunners in the battle. In addition, the lack of machine guns meant that there was no defense against Soviet troops disabling them with explosive charges in close-quarter combat. The survivors were withdrawn to Italy, where unreliability and lack of spares ensured their continued ineffectiveness.

Features:

  • Diecast metal and plastic construction
  • Static tracks
  • Accurate insignia and markings
  • Comes with acrylic display case
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