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700373 1/35 Heuschrecke IVb "Grasshopper" 10.5cm le FH 18/1 L/28 auf Waffentrager IVb
700373 1/35 Heuschrecke IVb "Grasshopper" 10.5cm le FH 18/1 L/28 auf Waffentrager IVb
 
Retail Price: $58.50
Scale: 1/35
Brand: TRUMPETER

Stock Status: In Stock

Product Code: 700373
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Description
 
The German high command very much wanted a self-propelled howitzer that retained the ability to dismount the cannon and use it as towed artillery, as well. Con siderable effor t over a number of years by a variety of firms went into this objective, however none were con sidered true successes. Krupps attempt to solve this problem involved mounting a 10.5cm light field howitzer on an extensively modified Hummel chassis. The engine and cooling system were moved totherear of the vehicle, in positions much as they were on the Panzerkampfwagen IV. A new glacis and superstructure was fabricated by Stahlindustrie and installed by Krupp.