Atlas Editions 1:72 Military Vehicles 4660-129
CKD Sd.Kfz.140 Panzer 38(t) Diecast Model
German Army |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| CKD Sd.Kfz.140 Panzer 38(t) | | 2.5" | | 1.25" |
The Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) was originally a Czechoslovak tank of pre-World War II design. After Czechoslovakia was taken over by Germany, it was adopted by the German Army, seeing service in the invasions of Poland, France and the USSR. Production ended in 1942, when its main armament was deemed inadequate. In all, over 1,400 Pz. 38(t)s were manufactured. The chassis of the Pz. 38(t) continued to be produced for the Marder III (1942-1944) with some of its components used in the later Jagdpanzer 38 (1944-1945) tank destroyers and its derivative vehicles. The special vehicle designation for the tank in Germany was Sd. Kfz. 140.
Designed originally for the Czech military, the LT vz 38 was produced as the Panzer 38(t) after the German occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1938. In comparison to Germany's Panzer I and Panzer II tanks at the time, the Panzer 38(t) was well armed and extremely reliable, prompting Germany to produce more than 1400 examples. When it became clear that the design was outclassed by the Soviet T-34, its chassis and drivetrain continued to be developed into the Marder III mobile anti-tank gun and Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer tank destroyer. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Atlas Editions "1:72 Military Vehicles" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military vehicles in 1:72 scale.
Atlas Editions "Military Vehicles" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Rotating turret and accurate hull.
- Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on detailed non-rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
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