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Dragon 6510(CH29) 1/35 Panzer III Ausf.J Contorl Tank & Borgward IV Ausf.B

Dragon 6510(CH29) 1/35 Panzer III Ausf.J Contorl Tank & Borgward IV Ausf.B
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Code: DRA-6510

Borgward IV Ausf. B - The need for a remotely controlled vehicle for clearing gaps in mine fields was recognized by the German forces after the Polish campaign. A contract was issued to the Borgward Company to produce a tracked vehicle, to tow mine detonating rollers. The vehicle (Sdkfz 300) weighed 1.5 tons and was powered by a 4-cylinder engine. 50 were produced between January and May of 1940. A further contract was awarded to build a slightly larger vehicle powered by a 6 cylinder, 49hp engine, weighing 2.3 tons, and designated the "B2" The "B1V" was developed to to carry an explosive charge of 500kgs and deliver it to a target by remote control, where the charge was dropped. The vehicle was then reversed and the charge detonated remotely by the control tank. The vehicle was designated "Sprengladungstrager" (Sdkfz 301). Tigers (sdkfz181/182), StuG.III(Sdkfz 142) and (Pzkpfw.III) were used as command/control tanks in a number of Companies designated "Funklenk". These Companies saw action on the Eastern Front, Kursk, Anzio, the Ardennes, and Normandy.
Size/Weight: 38 x 25 x 7 cm / 750g
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Weight: 0.75 kg
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