Flakpanzer 38(t) auf Selbstfahrlafette 38(t) Ausf M (Sd.Kfz.140)
MF48570
Model of the Flakpanzer 38(t) auf Selbstfahrlafette 38(t) Ausf M (Sd.Kfz.140) in 1/48th scale
The model contains :
- Resin parts
- A metal photo-etched board
- Rubber tracks
History of the Flakpanzer 38(t) auf Selbstfahrlafette 38(t) Ausf M (Sd.Kfz.140)
On October 15, 1943, Adolf Hitler agreed to the production of an interim Flakpanzer based on the 38(t) before the introduction of a real Flakpanzer based on the PzKpfw IV chassis. This version was armed with the 20mm Flak 30 or Flak 38 L/112.5 (with 1040 rounds of ammunition) based on the PzKpfw 38(t) Ausf.L/M.
The armor was weak and from November 1943 to February 1944, only 141 were produced by BMM (Praga/CKD) out of an order of 150. The first 87 units were put into service in January 1944 as part of Flugabwehrzug units ( anti-aircraft platoons) of Panzerdivisions and Panzer Grenadier Divisions. Only nine Gepards were still in service on December 1, 1944.
The armor was weak and from November 1943 to February 1944, only 141 were produced by BMM (Praga/CKD) out of an order of 150. The first 87 units were put into service in January 1944 as part of Flugabwehrzug units ( anti-aircraft platoons) of Panzerdivisions and Panzer Grenadier Divisions. Only nine Gepards were still in service on December 1, 1944.