1/72 Ferdinand, Sd. Kfz. 184, sPzJgAbt 654, Eastern Front 1943 Dragon Armor60054

Dragon Models 1:72 Armor Collector Series 60054 Porsche Sd.Kfz.184 Elefant Display Model German Army, #II011:72 Scale Length WidthPorsche Sd.Kfz.184 Elefant 3.5" 1.75"To solve the main problems of the Ferdinand during the Kursk offensive, modifications were introduced: the installation of an MG34 machine gun in the hull, introduction of a commander's cupola and mantlet. The modified Ferdinands were then renamed Elefants. Overall, the Elefant was a very advanced design which proved to be a superb defensive weapon with enormous firepower.Porsche Sd.Kfz.184 ElefantPresented to Hitler on March 19th, 1943, the German Panzerjaeger or Elefant was originally built under the name Ferdinand, after its designer Ferdinand Porsche. A six man crew operated the 88mm gun mounted on this 70 ton tank. Engines were located in the middle of the hull, which allowed space for the armament at the rear. The Elefant's armor plate was as thick as 8 in. on the front-this helped it flatten obstacles and clear the way for lighter vehicles. The Elefant's extreme firepower/protection ratio gave it an enormous advantage; in "kills per loss," it might have been the most successful "tank destroyer" of the war. Model only, grass stand and original box not included. Time to fill the gaps in your collection.