TAMIYA 35164 King Tiger Tank Production Turret 1:35 Military Model Kit

Name: TAMIYA 35164 King Tiger Tank Production Turret 1:35 Military Model Kit
Brand: Tamiya

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TAMIYA 35164 King Tiger Tank Production Turret 1:35 Military Model Kit\n\n1/35 Scale Military - 35164\nKing Tiger \""Production Turret\""\n\nAbout the German King Tiger \""Production Turret\""\n\nIn order to counter the increasing threat of Russian tanks during the latter part of the Second World War, Germany began development of a new heavy tank in February 1943. Officially designated the Panzerkampfwagen VI-B Tiger II, but better known as the King Tiger, it featured thick armor and a powerful main gun. Henschel and Porsche, who had prior experiences in the manufacturing of heavy tanks, came up with rival prototypes incorporating different turret configurations. After trials, the Henschel design was adopted for production. The King Tiger carried the Type 43 L71, 88mm high velocity main gun which was capable of penetrating 170mm thick armor plate at a distance of 1000 meters.\n\nAuxiliary armament included two 7.92mm machine guns mounted on the front hull section and on the turret. The e.