Panzerjager 35R (German)

Description

The Light Tank Panzerjäger 35R was a German improvised tank destroyer, created by modifying captured French Renault R35 light tanks. After the fall of France in 1940, the Wehrmacht repurposed many R35s, which were otherwise obsolete for frontline use due to their limited speed, armour, and firepower. To extend their utility, some were converted into self-propelled anti-tank platforms.

In this variant, the original turret was removed and replaced with a fixed superstructure mounting a German anti-tank gun—typically a 4.7cm Pak(t), derived from captured Czech weaponry. This gave the vehicle a modest capability against lightly armoured targets, suitable for rear-area defence, anti-partisan operations, or use in occupied territories.

The Panzerjäger 35R retained the R35’s basic chassis and mobility, but its combat effectiveness was limited by thin armour and poor off-road performance.

• Country/Army: German
• Material: UV Cured resin
• Original Designer: Wargaming 3D
• 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.