Name: Sd.Kfz. 173 Jagdpanther 1:72 Model Kit by Revell
Brand: SCH Models
SKU: RV03327
Price: 20.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Sd.Kfz. 173 Jagdpanther 1:72 Model Kit by Revell

£20.99

Model Features

1:72 scale plastic model kit
Accurately represents the German Sd.Kfz. 173 Jagdpanther tank destroyer
Finely detailed hull and fixed fighting compartment
Realistic 8.8cm PaK 43 L/71 anti-tank gun
Detailed suspension, tracks, and interleaved road wheels
Authentic sloped armour and exterior equipment
Detailed engine deck, gun mantlet, and storage fittings
Precision-moulded plastic parts
Waterslide decal sheet included
Illustrated assembly instructions
Ideal for World War II display or Eastern and Western Front diorama projects

Specifications

Brand: Revell
Scale: 1:72
Subject: Sd.Kfz. 173 Jagdpanther
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 Sd.Kfz. 173 Jagdpanther was one of the most powerful and successful tank destroyers developed by Germany during the Second World War. Combining the proven chassis of the Panther medium tank with the devastating 8.8cm PaK 43 anti-tank gun, it was designed to provide mobile anti-armour capability against increasingly well-protected Allied tanks.

Introduced in 1944, the Jagdpanther replaced the Panther's rotating turret with a heavily armoured fixed superstructure. This allowed engineers to mount the powerful PaK 43 gun while keeping the vehicle's silhouette low and improving frontal protection. The sloped armour design provided excellent defensive capability, while the Panther chassis gave the vehicle strong mobility compared with heavier German tank destroyers.

The 8.8cm PaK 43 L/71 gun was one of the most effective anti-tank weapons of the war, capable of defeating Allied armour at long distances. The Jagdpanther could engage vehicles such as the Sherman, Churchill, and T-34 while remaining concealed due to its low profile and strong frontal armour.

Production began in early 1944, with vehicles manufactured by MIAG and MNH. The Jagdpanther saw combat on both the Eastern and Western Fronts, including during the Battle of Normandy, the Ardennes Offensive, and the final defensive battles in Germany. Although production numbers were limited, crews valued its combination of firepower, protection, and reliability.

The Jagdpanther is widely regarded as one of the finest tank destroyer designs of the Second World War. Its blend of German engineering, powerful armament, and battlefield effectiveness has made it one of the most popular armoured vehicles among historians and scale modellers.