Trumpeter 07262 Germany Jagdpanzer IV 小號手   [TP07262]

Jagdpanzer IV ended up being an improved and modified version of Stug III, designed as ultimate alternative to it. In December of 1942, new tank destroyer with 100mm front armour, armed with 75mm Pak 42 L/70 weapon and based on PzKpfw IV had been required by the Waffenamt. The automobile would be to have low silhouette with primary gun mounted in a superstructure. The brand new automobile ended up being designated as Sturmgeschutz neuer Art mit 7.5cm PaK L/48 auf Fahrgestell PzKpfw IV but ended up being also referred to as Jagdpanzer E 39 and more commonly as Jagdpanzer IV. Work on its design occurred in very early 1943 as well as on May 13th of 1943, Vomag produced a wooden mock-up, that has been show to Hitler in September of 1943. The primary role regarding the new vehicle would be to be a tank destroyer and very first soft metal prototype ended up being prepared in October of 1943, which was then proven to Hitler besides. In December of 1943, final model of Jagdpanzer IV had been ready and Vomag had been ordered to start out manufacturing at the earliest opportunity.

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