Airfix 1377 1/35 Stug IV Sd.Kfz.167 Plastic Model Kit

Airfix A1377 1/35 Stug IV Sd.Kfz.167 The Sd.Kfz.167 Sturmgeschtz IV was a development from an incredibly successful series of armoured mobile assault guns produced by the Germans during WWII, which were initially intended to provide fire support for infantry units coming across particularly stubborn areas of resistance during their advance, particularly those in fortified positions. The early short barrelled L/24 75 mm gun was later replaced with the longer L/43 and L/48 guns, which were devastatingly effective anti-tank weapons, which when combined with the low profile of these vehicles, made them a fearsome adversary for Allied tank commanders and could easily be concealed in ambush positions on the battlefield. Following the Allied bombing of the Stug III factory in November 1943, the serious production disruption this caused forced the Germans to adapt the casemate superstructure of the Stug onto the larger chassis of the Panzer IV tank, retaining the low profile anti-tank killing capabilities of its predecessor, but resulting in the re-classification of these new vehicles as the Sturmgeschtz IV. Quick and relatively cheap to make compared to the mighty German heavy tanks of the period, the Sturmgeschtz where arguably Germany’s most effective armoured vehicles during the latter stages of the war and whilst production numbers of Panther and Tiger tanks steadily diminished as the war progressed, many more Sturmgeschtz vehicles were rolling off the production lines to make up the shortfall. Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “Airfix 1377 1/35 Stug IV Sd.Kfz.167 Plastic Model Kit” Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.