1/35 Airfix King Tiger Tank Plastic Model Kit A1369

1/35 Airfix King Tiger Tank Plastic Model Kit A1369

Build an authentic replica of the legendary King Tiger (Tiger II), the ultimate development of German tank technology during World War II and the most powerful tank to see combat in the war, with this precision 1/35 scale model kit from Airfix. This detailed kit captures the massive 68-ton beast armed with the feared 88MM anti-tank gun that could knock out any Allied tank at ranges approaching 3KM.

Product Features:

• Scale: 1/35
• Subject: Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. B Tiger II (King Tiger)
• 88MM KwK 43 L/71 gun: Devastating long-barrel anti-tank gun
• Detailed hull and turret: Authentic armor plate configuration
• Track assemblies: Realistic running gear and suspension
• Engraved panel lines: Authentic surface detail
• Manufacturer: Airfix
• SKU: AIRA1369

What's Included:

• Plastic model kit with parts on sprues
• Decal sheet with marking options
• Instruction sheet with step-by-step assembly guide

Historical Background:

The ultimate development of German tank technology during WWII, the Tiger II or King Tiger was a 68-ton beast which introduced the latest development of the feared 88MM anti-tank gun, which was capable of knocking out any Allied tank at ranges approaching 3KM. First used during the Battle of Normandy in the days following the Allied D-Day landings, the cost and complexity of these massive tanks dictated that only 489 would eventually be produced, with the price of each King Tiger equating to an equivalent cost for nine American Sherman tanks. The King Tiger combined the thick armor of the Tiger I with improved sloped armor design inspired by the Soviet T-34, creating a nearly impenetrable fortress on tracks. Its powerful 88MM KwK 43 L/71 gun could penetrate any Allied tank's armor at extreme ranges, making it the most feared tank on the battlefield. However, its massive weight, mechanical complexity, and fuel consumption limited its operational effectiveness, and many King Tigers were abandoned due to mechanical breakdowns or fuel shortages rather than combat losses.

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Enhance your German armor collection with our 1/35 Airfix Tanks collection. Create authentic WWII battle scenes by combining this King Tiger with Allied tanks and support vehicles.

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