Jagdpanther This tank destroyer was developed on the chassis of the successful Panther tank in order to carry the 88 mm. PAK43/3 L/71 gun, also mounted in the Tiger II (King Tiger) tank. The Jagdpanther was first delivered to the German army in 1944. Weight: 42 tons Armamanet: 88 mm. KwK L/71 gun, capable of penetrating the frontal armour of almost all tanks of the time at 3,500 meters. This included the Joseph Stalin 2 tank’s thick frontal armour at 2,300 meters. Ammunition storage: 60 rounds. Two 7.92 machine guns – one in hull front, other as anti-aircraft gun. Engine: Maybach HL 230 P30 V-12 generating 700 horse power. Speed: 45.7 km./hour on road, 24 km./hour cross country. Range: 160 km. road, 80 km. cross country. Crew: driver, radio operator, loader, gunner, commander. Only 382 Jagdpanthers were built. Based on the Panther tank’s chassis, manufacture was greatly simplified. It was extremely effective and is regarded as the finest tank destroyer designed during WWII. 1:72 scale model by Fujimi. Assembly and painting by me. Enjoy! Camera: Fuji A303 digital