Name: Jagdpanther (Mid Type) 1:72 Model Kit by Trumpeter
Brand: SCH Models
SKU: TRU07241
Price: 13.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Jagdpanther (Mid Type) 1:72 Model Kit by Trumpeter

£13.99

Model Features

1:72 scale plastic model kit
Accurately represents the German Jagdpanther mid-production tank destroyer
Finely detailed hull and fixed superstructure
Realistic 8.8cm PaK 43/3 L/71 main gun
Detailed suspension and interleaved road wheels
Authentic armour plating and external equipment
Detailed gun mantlet, engine deck, and storage fittings
Precision-moulded plastic parts
Waterslide decal sheet included
Illustrated assembly instructions
Ideal for display or World War II diorama projects

Specifications

Brand: Trumpeter
Scale: 1:72
Subject: German Jagdpanther (Mid Type)
Material: Injection-moulded plastic
Skill Level: Suitable for intermediate modellers
Paint & Glue Required: Yes (sold separately)
Recommended Age: 14+

What's in the Box

Plastic sprues
Waterslide decal sheet
Illustrated assembly instructions

History of the Original Vehicle

The Jagdpanther was one of Germany's most successful tank destroyers of the Second World War, combining the powerful armament of a heavy anti-tank vehicle with the reliable chassis of the Panther medium tank. Developed in response to the need for a highly mobile vehicle capable of defeating increasingly well-armoured Allied tanks, the Jagdpanther entered service in 1944 and quickly gained a reputation as one of the most effective German armoured fighting vehicles of the conflict.

Built on the Panther Ausf. G chassis, the Jagdpanther replaced the traditional turret with a heavily armoured fixed fighting compartment. This allowed engineers to mount the devastating 8.8cm PaK 43/3 L/71 gun, one of the most powerful anti-tank weapons of the war. Capable of engaging enemy armour at long distances, the gun provided exceptional penetration while the vehicle's sloped frontal armour offered excellent protection against return fire.

The mid-production Jagdpanther incorporated several improvements based on battlefield experience, including revised equipment layouts, simplified components, and manufacturing changes intended to improve production efficiency. Despite its impressive capabilities, limited production numbers and Germany's declining industrial capacity meant that relatively few vehicles were completed.

The Jagdpanther saw combat on both the Eastern and Western Fronts, including during the Allied advance after the Normandy landings and the final defensive battles in Germany. Crews valued its combination of firepower, armour protection, and mobility, making it a feared opponent when used effectively. Today, the Jagdpanther remains one of the most admired German armoured vehicles of the Second World War and a popular subject among military enthusiasts and scale modellers.