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The german 88mm anti tank artillery gun became infamous during ww2 for its ability to not only target allied armoured units but also airplanes and warships. This led tot the technology and design for the 88mm being worked into the tier tank series mighty weaponry.
There was 4 major phase variations of the FLAK gun that were issued model numbers 18, 36, 37, 41.
The 18´s barrel was constructed from a single piece of steel.
As the gun was mainly used for targeting aircraft, particularly bombers this turned out to be a major flaw as the fire rate required to hit and bring down allied aircraft would form cracks along the barres surface. To counter his problem the German army developed the 36 model with a sectioned barrel to help the longevity of the gun and the speed at which it could be repaired.
Due to supply shortages particularly when the war started to turn against the germans, many combinations of cruciform were used together. For instance, the flak 18 gun could be combined with the flak 36´s cruciform or vice versa.
Details/Scope of Delivery:
- German Krupp Flak 36 with Flak Rohr 36 gun barrel & sd. 202 tow Vehicle
- Scale: 1:32
- Dimensions: approx. 255 x 166 x 71 mm
- Weight: 1020 gr
Warning
Use under direct adult supervision only.
Age recommendation: 14+
Not suitable for children under 36 months of age. Choking hazard due to small parts.