Panzer III Ausf H (German)

Description

The Panzer III Ausf. H, introduced in 1940, was an improved variant in the Panzer III series, designed to address the evolving demands of World War II. One of its key upgrades was thicker armour, ranging from 30mm to 50mm, which significantly improved its survivability against increasingly powerful anti-tank weapons. Many Ausf. H units were equipped with appliqué armour plates for additional protection.

The Ausf. H retained the effective 50mm KwK 38 L/42 gun as its primary weapon, along with two MG 34 machine guns for secondary armament. This firepower allowed it to engage enemy tanks and provide effective infantry support. Powered by the reliable Maybach HL 120 TRM engine and featuring torsion-bar suspension, the Ausf. H offered dependable mobility on rough terrain, maintaining the series’ reputation for adaptability.

Approximately 308 units of the Panzer III Ausf. H were produced, and they served in multiple theatres, including the Eastern Front and North Africa. The combination of enhanced armour, effective weaponry, and mobility made the Ausf. H a capable medium tank during the early phases of the war. However, as enemy tanks like the Soviet T-34 emerged, the Panzer III began to face limitations, leading to further upgrades in subsequent models.

• Country/Army: German
• Material: UV Cured resin
• Original Designer: Counlane Models
• All models are produced under license with the original designer.
• These models are designed for modellers and collectors. They are not toys and are not suitable for children.
• Model supplied unassembled and unpainted. Additional finishing may be required during assembly.
• Finished colour of the product may vary from images shown due to material availability and differences in batches.
• Photos show 28mm models unless noted otherwise.
• All dimensions are complete with weapons unless otherwise stated.
• Other scales and dimensions may be available upon request.
• Models supplied at scales smaller than 20mm may be an alternative design more suitable for small scale prints. These may be sourced from a different designer to the one noted above and the model may differ in details such as lacking camo netting, stowage, having a chunkier weapon barrel, tracks etc.