Dragon 1/35 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf G LAH Division Kharkov 1943 # 6363

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DRG6363

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The Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. G, as deployed by the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler (LAH) Division during the battles around Kharkov in 1943, represents a key stage in the evolution of Germany’s most widely produced medium tank.

By this point in the war, the Panzer IV had transitioned from an infantry support role into a primary battle tank capable of engaging enemy armour effectively.

The Ausf. G variant was equipped with the powerful 7.5cm KwK 40 L/43 gun, providing a significant increase in firepower and allowing it to counter Soviet tanks such as the T-34.

Many vehicles serving in frontline units like the LAH Division featured additional armour upgrades, including appliqué plates and, in later cases, side skirts (Schürzen) for improved protection.

During the fierce fighting in and around Kharkov in early 1943, elite formations such as the LAH Division relied heavily on the Panzer IV Ausf. G for both offensive and defensive operations.

Its combination of firepower, mobility, and reliability made it a crucial asset in armoured engagements across the Eastern Front.

As one of the most important German tanks of the war, the Panzer IV Ausf. G embodies the adaptability and resilience of Germany’s armoured forces during a pivotal phase of the conflict.

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SKU	DRG6363
Manufacturer	Dragon
Scale	1/35
Short Description	Although the Pz.Kpfw. IV was initially designed as an infantry-support medium tank, it was soon up-armoured and up-gunned so it could take over the Panzer III’s primary tank-fighting role. The Panzer IV eventually became the most common German tank of WWII, with more than 9000 produced from 1939 to 1945. This gave it the distinction of being the only German tank to remain in continuous production throughout the war. Obviously there were a number of different variants introduced during its lifetime, with one of these being the Ausf. G. A total of 1687 of this version were built in 1942-1943. Hot on the heels of the runaway success of its Panzer IV F2 Smart Kit, Dragon is launching the Ausf. G Smart Kit. The Ausf. G will likely be even more popular than the less well-known F2, especially since this new kit also bears all the hallmarks of a Smart Kit. Smart Kits offer unbeatable convenience and ease of assembly, as well as being the culmination of oodles of technical expertise from Dragon’s designers and engineers. The Panzer IV G has all the acclaimed features of the earlier release, but it is naturally updated with the features peculiar to this version of the famous tank. The model has many newly tooled parts based on thorough research, accurate engineering and high-tech tooling. There are also a number of optional parts such as additional armour, headlights and grenade launchers that allow modelers to select the exact configuration they wish to portray. The brand new Panzer IV Ausf.G Smart Kit is bound to be a hit with modelers, with each kit box jam-packed with brilliantly engineered plastic and multimedia components, and with a multitude of optional parts for maximum modelling choice! New Features: - Newly tooled Ausf.G turret made from 3-directional slide moulds - Turret reproduced with a split level at rear which looks like the real one - Newly tooled turret frontal armour and mantlet - Newly tooled spare wheel rack with spare wheels - Cleaning rods for Ausf.G provided with two options for different variants - Detailed gun muzzle brake is newly tooled - Newly designed hull top armour plating for Ausf.G - New side fenders allow new arrangement of OVM for Ausf.G - Two types of headlights are included as options - New add-on armour on front upper hull - New smoke grenade launcher - New Cartograf decal offers various markings - Stunning Box Art