Attack | 72973 | Tatra 57B Wehrmacht (Heer and Kriegsmarine) | 1:72

Plastic model kit, glue and paint are not included. What is included:

• PE parts
• 3D printed wheels

Why this kit?

This 1:72 kit from Attack offers model builders a detailed representation of the Tatra 57B, a versatile Wehrmacht vehicle used by both the Heer and the Kriegsmarine. It’s ideal for builders who appreciate historical accuracy and vehicles with character.​

History

The Tatra 57B was a Czech passenger car that, after the German occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1939, was taken over in large numbers by the Wehrmacht. The vehicle was known for its air‑cooled boxer engine, which remained reliable under a wide range of conditions, from dusty Balkan roads to the freezing winters of the Eastern Front.

Although originally a civilian car, the 57B proved surprisingly suitable for military duties. It was used as a staff car, liaison vehicle, and light transport, primarily by the Heer. The Kriegsmarine employed it at coastal installations, harbors, and logistical posts, where its agility and low maintenance needs were especially valuable.