1/35 Academy German Panzer III Ausf.N Afrika Korps 13567

Academy German Panzer III Ausf.N - 1/35 Scale Afrika Korps Medium Tank

Build Rommel's Desert Fox forces with this 1/35 scale German Panzer III Ausf.N Afrika Korps model kit from Academy Models. This kit represents the infantry support variant of Germany's workhorse medium tank as it served in the North African campaign during World War II.

About the Panzer III Ausf.N Afrika Korps

The Panzer III Ausf.N was a specialized infantry support variant of Germany's Panzer III medium tank, designed to provide close-range fire support with its short-barreled 75mm KwK 37 L/24 main gun—the same weapon used on early Panzer IV tanks. Developed in 1942, the Ausf.N was created by mounting the 75mm gun on the proven Panzer III chassis, replacing the long-barreled 50mm gun of earlier variants. This conversion gave German forces a tank optimized for firing high-explosive rounds against infantry positions, fortifications, and soft targets. In North Africa, the Panzer III Ausf.N served with the legendary Afrika Korps under Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, fighting in the harsh desert conditions of Libya, Egypt, and Tunisia. The tank's 75mm gun proved effective in the close-quarters combat common in North African towns and oases, while its reliable Maybach HL 120 TRM engine and proven suspension handled the challenging desert terrain. The Ausf.N also served with Italian forces in North Africa, making it a versatile subject for modelers interested in Axis armor.

Kit Features

• 1/35 scale providing excellent detail for armor modeling
• Panzer III Ausf.N variant with 75mm KwK 37 L/24 main gun
• 7.92mm MG 34 machine gun for defensive armament
• Five marking options - WWII German Army and Royal Italian Army
• Photo-etched parts for enhanced detail
• Additional jerrycan parts for authentic desert stowage
• Semi-connecting tracks for realistic appearance and easier assembly
• Detailed hull and turret with accurate panel lines
• Afrika Korps markings for North African campaign

Perfect For

This kit is ideal for 1/35 scale armor modelers who appreciate WWII German tanks, Afrika Korps enthusiasts, and collectors interested in North African campaign vehicles. The Panzer III's distinctive profile and desert warfare history make it an essential addition to any WWII armor collection.

Expand Your Afrika Korps Collection

Build other North African Panzers including 1/35 Academy German Panzer III Ausf. J North Africa, 1/35 Academy German Panzer II Ausf. F North Africa, and 1/35 Tamiya German Panzer IV Ausf.F North Africa. Add the legendary 1/35 Dragon Tiger I Operation Ochsenkopf. Enhance with Vallejo Panzer Aces Afrikakorps Tank Crew Highlights paint set.

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