Experience one of World War II’s most formidable armored vehicles with the Motor City Classics Sd.Kfz 181 PzKpfw VI Ausf. E Tiger I Heavy Tank 1944 1/43 Scale Diecast Model. Part of the AFV’s of World War II Collection, this highly detailed replica is perfect for military history enthusiasts and collectors of armored fighting vehicles.
Features
- AFV’s of World War II Collection
- Highly detailed realistic display model
- Diecast and plastic parts
- Display base included
- Approximate dimensions: 7.5” L x 2.8” W x 2.75” H
- Box dimensions: 10.4” L x 4.2” W x 4.7” H
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Not a toy. Recommended for collectors and persons 14 years or older
Description
In May 1941, the German Waffenamt ordered the development of the VK4501(H), later designated the PzKpfw VI Ausf. E Tiger I, just before the launch of Operation Barbarossa. Henschel und Sohn of Kassel engineered the heavily armored chassis, while Krupp, Germany’s largest munitions manufacturer, developed the turret.
The Tiger I was one of the first German tanks to use a torsion bar suspension with eight interleaved road wheels to bear its 57-ton weight. Armed with a powerful 8.8cm KwK36 L/56 cannon and two MG34 machine guns, it was a feared adversary on the battlefield. Between 1942 and 1944, 1,354 units were produced, including those assembled by Wegmann.
This Motor City Classics 1/43 scale model depicts Tiger I “312” from schwere Panzer-Abteilung 505 during operations in Poland, 1944. The model showcases accurate wartime camouflage, detailed hull and turret features, and comes mounted on a labeled display base—making it an exceptional addition to any WWII military model collection.
