Trumpeter | 00910 | German King Tiger Sd.Kfz. 182 (2 in 1) | 1:16

Trumpeter | 00910 | German King Tiger Sd.Kfz. 182 (2 in 1) | 1:16

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

• Can be build with the Henschel or Porsche turret!
• Full interior
• PE parts

The Tiger II, commonly known as the King Tiger or Königstiger, was developed during 1943 and entered production in 1944. It combined the heavy armor of the Tiger I with the sloped armor design made famous by the Panther tank. The vehicle saw combat on both the Eastern and Western Fronts during the final stages of the Second World War. Early production vehicles were fitted with the so called Porsche turret. This turret was originally designed for Ferdinand Porsche's competing prototype.

Despite its name, these turrets were ultimately mounted on production vehicles built by Henschel. Its curved front created a distinctive appearance but also introduced a shot trap that could deflect incoming rounds downward toward the hull roof. To address this issue, the Henschel turret was introduced. This improved design featured a flatter front and improved ballistic protection. Most Tiger II tanks were eventually produced with the Henschel turret.