Name: Hetzer-STARR tank German hunter WWII 1/72 UM 358
Brand: UniModel (UM)
SKU: UM358
Price: 14.99 USD
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Hetzer-STARR tank German hunter WWII 1/72 UM 358

Hetzer-STARR tank German hunter WWII
1/72 WWII military VEHICLE scale plastic model kit
UniModels (UM) 357

Manufacturer: Universal Models / UniModels / UM (Ukraine)
Scale: 1/72
Material: Plastic
Condition: New in Box

Number of parts: 119parts + 16 photo-etched parts

The Jagdpanzer 38(t) (Sd.Kfz. 138/2), later known as Hetzer ("chaser"), was aGerman light tank destroyer of the Second World War based on a modifiedCzechoslovakian Panzer 38(t) chassis. The project was inspired by the Romanian "MareÅŸal" tank destroyer.

The name Hetzer was at the time not commonly used for this vehicle. It was the designation for a related prototype, the E-10. The Å koda factory for a very short period confused the two names in its documentation and the very first unit equipped with the vehicle thus for a few weeks applied the incorrect name until matters were cleared. However, there exists a memorandum from Heinz Guderian to Hitler claiming that an unofficial name, Hetzer, had spontaneously been coined by the troops. Post-war historians basing themselves on this statement made the name popular in their works, the vehicle was never named as such in official documents. Panzer 38(t). In the Jagdpanzer 38(t), the lower hull sides slope 15 degrees outward to make roughly hexagonal shape when viewed from front or rear. This increased the available interior space and enabled a fully enclosed casemate-style fighting compartment. Because of the fully enclosed armor, it was 5 tonnes heavier than the Marder III. To compensate for the increased weight, track width was increased from 293 mm to 350 mm. Initial production Jagdpanzer 38(t) did not sit even with the ground because gun, transmission and thicker frontal armor weighed the front down. Leaf springs were strengthened from June 1944 which leveled the posture of the vehicle. From Mayâ€“July 1944, accessibility was improved in the form of more hatches: commander's smaller hatch opening to the rear, then right rear corner for radiator access, and left rear corner for fuel tank access. From August 1944 lighter inner and outer mantle reduced the weight by 200 kg. These are more conical looking mantle than half cone shaped initial mantles. Also from August 1944, new rear idler wheels were introduced.

General Product Info
Material	NOT SET
Scale	1/72
Type	Tank

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