First delivered to units in July 1940, the Pak 38 5cm was a successor to the 3.7cm Pak 36. It featured design upgrades such as a muzzle brake, aluminum alloy trail legs, and a gun shield composed of two sheets of 4mm plate; using Panzergranate 39 shells it defeated 61mm of 60-degree armor from 500 meters. First deployed in the Balkan theater in Spring 1941, the Pak 38 also saw action in the invasion of the Soviet Union, crossing swords with the famed T-34 and KV-1, while in North Africa it fought against the Matilda and Valentine British tanks. 9,600 of these trusty weapons were manufactured up to 1943.
About the Model This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 142mm.
The Pak38 form is depicted in style.
Realistic renderings of sighting device, breech, gun barrel with muzzle brake, double armor plate gun shield, suspension and solid tires.
An ergonomic suspension parts breakdown offers plenty of detail.
Assemble the model in firing or towed state.
Comes with commander, gunner and two other crew figures in realistic pose, plus shells, casings and other accessories.
The 5 cm PaK 38 (Panzerabwehrkanone 38) is a German 50 mm anti-tank gun. The gun was created by the Rheinmetall concern in 1938, and it was first used in combat during the French campaign in 1940. As one of the few, it was able to penetrate the frontal armor of the Soviet T-34. Despite entering the PaK40 service, she remained in the line until the end of the war. Technical data: range: caliber: 50 mm, the initial velocity of the projectile: 823-1198 m / s, rate of fire: 13 spins / min.
