Born regarding reliable and proven Panzerkampfwagen 38t light tank framework, the Hetzer ended up being occur the second half of 1943 to equip the German Army with a light tank destroyer cheaper versus larger and heavier Jagdpanther and Jagdtiger. The main top features of the project were : a decreased profile, a good armored compared to the size, and a great fire power guarantee by way of the 75 mm. anti tank weapon. In addition other crucial developing drivers were the likelihood to produce effortlessly and at a low cost. The Hetzer entered operating in the second half of 1944 also it had been very efficient and deadly even contrary to the strongest Allied tanks.
