German 7.5cm Pak 40 (mid/late) 1:16 Das Werk 16020

Plastic military model kit: German 7.5cm Pak 40 (mid/late) 1:16 Das Werk 16020

We present a detailed model kit of the German anti-tank gun 7.5 cm Pak 40, which was one of the key elements of German anti-tank artillery during World War II. This model, in 1:16 scale, was created by the renowned company Das Werk and offers exceptional quality and precision.

Contents of the set:

• High-quality static plastic model
• Newly designed 7.5 cm Pak 40 gun
• Optional muzzle brakes and wheels for mid and late versions
• Two different muzzle brakes
• Three different wheel rim patterns
• Four ammunition boxes and eight ammunition containers
• Five anti-tank grenades and five demolition grenades
• Protective shields for optics, which can be displayed open or closed
• Supports that can be shown in combat or transport position
• Detailed brake system with lines
• Three marking options:
• 7.5 cm Pak, Germany, 1945
• 7.5 cm Pak, Sicily, Italy, 1944
• 7.5 cm Pak, Russia, 1943

History and usage: The 7.5 cm Pak 40 gun was developed between 1939 and 1941 by the Krupp and Rheinmetall factories. Initially, the project did not have a high priority, but after the invasion of the USSR and encounters with T-34 and KW-1 tanks, work on the gun accelerated. Introduced to combat units in late 1941, it quickly became the standard anti-tank gun of the Wehrmacht. It was used not only by Germany but also by other Axis countries, and captured specimens were used by the Red Army.

The Pak 40 gun was known for its effectiveness against Allied tanks, except for the heaviest armored models such as the IS-2 or M26 Pershing. Its only serious drawback was its significant weight, which required the use of an artillery tractor for transport, especially on soft ground. After the war, the Pak 40 gun was used in the armies of many countries, including Albania, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Finland, Romania, and Hungary.

Technical specifications of the gun:

• Caliber: 75 mm
• Weight: 1425 kg (combat)
• Muzzle velocity: 930 m/s (sub-caliber)
• Rate of fire: 14 rounds/min
• Range: 1800 m (direct fire), 7680 m (indirect fire)
• Elevation angle: from -5° to +22°

Kit for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. Tools sold separately are required for assembly modeling tools (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.