Pz. kpfw. VI Tiger I Ausf.E - Model Set
Italeri 75002

Unassembled plastic model kit.

Pz. kpfw. VI Tiger I Ausf.E

75002 - Scale 1 : 56

Type Tanks

Period Second World War

Country Germany

SKILL 1

Model Dim. 15,0 cm

The box contains a highly detailed plastic model kit, with glue and 3 acrylic brush markers

The Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I is undoubtedly one of the most famous tanks of World War II. It was

developed to provide the armored divisions of the Wehrmacht with a heavily armored and heavily

armed tank to complement the more common medium tanks, Panzer III and Panzer IV, which were no

longer effectively countering enemy tanks. Its primary armament consisted of the renowned and lethal

long-barreled 88mm KwK 36 L/56 anti-tank gun. Installed in the turret and protected by a heavy

120mm shielding, it could penetrate the armor of any contemporary enemy vehicle even at long

distances. Deployed on all major theatres of operation, it played an active role in German

military operations in Normandy and the Western Front. Despite facing issues of reliability and

deployment, the heavy tank, when operated by skilled crews, was always greatly feared by the Allied

forces.

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