Das Werk 1/16 German 7.5 cm PaK40 (Mid/Late) WW2 Anti Tank Gun - DW16020

Product Details

- Highly detailed static plastic model
- Complete new designed 7,5cm PaK
- Optional muzzle brakes & wheels for mid/late
- 2 different muzzle brakes
- 3 different wheel rim designs
- Including 4 ammunition boxes & 8 ammunition containers
- Including 5 anti-tank & 5 explosive grenades
- Protective screens for optics can be shown open or closed
- Supports can be shown open in combat or transport position
- Highly detailed braking system including lines
- 3 marking options

Please note:

No Figures are included
 

History

The 7.5 cm PaK 40, especially its mid- and late-production models, became a critical component of German anti-tank defenses during World War II. By 1942, these improved versions were deployed across all major fronts, demonstrating their effectiveness against a wide range of Allied armor.

Despite advancements in Allied tank design, which gradually reduced the gun’s relative effectiveness, the PaK 40 remained a mainstay of German forces until the war's end. The mid/late variants, with refinements in materials and production techniques, ensured their continued reliability and battlefield utility.

Even after 1945, these guns saw extended use in several countries, with some units finding their way through various routes to distant conflicts, including the war in Vietnam.