In the early 1944, the arrangement of the driver front plate was changed during production, creating two different models. The main gun remained the powerful 88mm Pak 43/1 L/71. On February 24th (or 27th) of 1944, by Hitler’s order, second never model was named Nashorn (Rhinoceros). Hornisse and Nashorn were almost identical with the only difference being the driver front plate and gun version (unnoticeable). Despite their inadequate armor protection, they both provided the much needed mobility for the long-barreled 88mm anti-tank gun. Limited space provided in the fighting compartment allowed storage space for only 24 to 40 rounds. Hornisse and Nashorn’s crew traveled in an open-top fighting compartment with all its weather-related disadvantages. Protection against the weather could be provided by canvas covers. Both models lacked a machine gun in the hull, so single MG34 or MG42 was carried inside the fighting compartment for local defense
This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 26 April, 2009.
Model: 6314 / Id: 65
