This example is available from VIGO Militaria in the UK for £75. Because of this, it could be argued that this track came from either one of those vehicles sadly it is impossible to be sure. The Germans also developed a few self-propelled gun variations of the Panzer 2 chassis, such as the Wespe and Marder 2. Eventually in 1940 into 1941, the Panzer 3 and 4 began to take the role of main tank, but the Panzer 2 still had an important job as a reconnaissance vehicle or infantry protection. This was mainly down the to the speed of the Panzer 2. The Panzer 2 was a heavily-produced tank in the German army and played a star role in the overall invasion of Western Europe in 1939 and the famous “Blitzkrieg”. This example has been well cleaned and is a nice, solid example. Up next we have a lovely-condition relic Panzer 2 track link. Note the intact handle and great paintwork all over. Sadly, there is no specific history with the item however, this item could be added to any tank display seamlessly.Īvailable today from RELICORPSin the UK for £250. This particular example was manufactured by “Tetra” in Germany. The original “Dunkelgelb” tan paint is still largely intact, which is rare to find on any relic-condition item. WW2 German Wehrmacht Fire Extinguisher “Feuerlöscher”įire extinguishers such as this one were used on a wide range of WW2 German panzers, halftracks and other armoured vehicles, making it a lovely all-purpose item. Included we have some Panzer 2 & Panther tracks, plus some Panther, Tiger 1 and even King Tiger parts! WW2 relic tank parts – Photo courtesy of The Militaria Shop in the UK So today we will explore some of the WW2 German panzer parts we can find for sale. These days collectors are becoming more and more interested in owning a part of a WW2 German Panzer (tank). Some of the most famous battles during WW2 were, in fact, tank battles. Only it has become heavier by 2 tons, but the tank is still lighter by 9 t than French MBT Leclerc by 16 t than American Abrams M1A2 Abrams and German Leopard-2A6.Tanks as a whole make up such a huge part of WW2 history. Though new units and systems, which improve T-90A combat and operational characteristics, have been incorporated, the tank overall dimensions remain as those of the T-72C tank. The advanced design solutions and cutting-edge technologies implemented in the T-90A MBT have opened up opportunities for the military to plan effective operations, enhanced reliability and agility of tanks and made it possible to improve their operational and performance characteristics by a factor of 1.5. The T-90A has been developed based on thorough investigation and interpretation of tactics and strategy of using tanks in specific present-day combat conditions, considering long army service experience ol the T-72 tanks in many countries of the world and taking into account the results of the perennial arduous field tests. The T-90A entered service in 2005, replacing the aging T-72s and T-80s and forming the backbone of Russian ground forces. Commander is placed right from the main gun and the gunner on the left. Tank's commander and gunner are placed in rotating armoured turret, in combat compartment. He is fitted with a wide view optical system. The driver is placed in the hull's front part under his hatch in a separate driving compartment. ![]() Tanks crew consists of commander, gunner and driver-mechanic. The main battle tank has a classic arrangement, with rear placed engine and transmission. From T-72B it received its reliable chassis, from the T-80U the turret with armament and fire control systems. The T-90A construction embodies the best main battle tank T-72B and T-80U design solutions and the best layout and structural features. In "Military Ordnance" magazine opinion T-90S took 7th place in the world best main battle tanks rating in 1998. ![]() ![]() Since 1997 its export modification T-90S has been offered in the world's military markets. The main battle tank T-90 was developed in the early 90-ties by the Uralvagonzavod plant design bureau (leading designer V.Potkin).
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