Dragon 1:72 7253 Sd.Kfz. 184 Elefant

Dragon 1:72 7253 Sd.Kfz. 184 ElefantFerdinand or Elefant (Sd. Kfz 184) was a German tank destroyer from the Second World War. The first prototypes of the vehicle were created in 1942, and serial production continued in 1943 only, ending with the production of only about 90 cars. Ferdinand was powered by two Maybach HL 120 TRM engines with 300 HP each. It was armed with 1 88 mm PaK 43 L 71 gun and later 1 7. 92 mm MG34 machine gun.

and Bantam companies to develop prototypes of a small sized multi-purpose 4-wheel drive vehicle

While German armored troops were initially dressed in black fatigues

Apart from that

The main armament - in the H-35 version - was the 37mm SA18 cannon

a necessity imposed on Germany to simplify production as the war progressed

advanced reconnaissance and target acquisition

It also featured an elevated engine compartment

• 22cm/8½" long (approx)

Comparing with its prototype it had better running characteristics and reinforced armor protection

• Includes a new rear-view mirror part to recreate the Marlet Mk

Due to its Pratt & Whitney turbojet engine with afterburner

★Recreated tune-up parts include RS Watanabe 8-spoke wheels and front spoiler