StuG.III Ausf.A, France 1940

Product Dimensions: 2.94 x 1.60 x 1.07 in.

Model History and Information: The Sturmgeschütz III began in 1936, when Daimler-Benz was contracted to build a low, turretless mount for a short 7.5 cm gun that could support infantry with direct fire. The first series-production model, the Ausf.A, entered production in early 1940 on a modified Panzer III Ausf.F chassis with 50 mm front armor. Only about 30 were built, all by Daimler-Benz, before the line passed to Alkett for the following Ausf.B. Despite the small production run, four assault-gun batteries were equipped with the type in time to take part in the Battle of France in May and June 1940.

Model Features & Details:

• 1:72 scale German StuG III Ausf.A assault gun
• Diecast metal and plastic construction
• Factory pre-assembled and pre-painted, ready to display with no assembly or gluing required
• Short-barrelled 7.5 cm StuK 37 L/24 gun in a fixed casemate
• Fixed casemate superstructure with limited-traverse gun and no turret
• Early low-silhouette Ausf.A casemate
• Detailed tracked running gear with fitted tracks and road wheels
• Finely detailed surface with panel lines, access hatches, tools and stowage
• German Army markings, France 1940, pad-printed so it will not fade or peel like decals

Packaging: Supplied in the manufacturer's original retail packaging.