After British tanks appeared in battles during WWI, Germany developed its own tank—A7V. This tank weighed 30t. Normally it had a crew of 16 to 18, and sometimes up to 26 were carried. Thus, it’s the tank that had the largest number of crew in the world. It adopted an improved Holt tractor chassis, and two Daimler engines generating 200hp output. Its armament was a 57mm Maxim-Nordenfelt QF gun and six 7.92mm Maxim MG-08 heavy machine guns. As resources were in short supply during wartime, the A7V side armor plates made by Krupp Corp were assembled from several parts. The A7V tank was put into service in January 1918.
As the first German tank, A7V settled a solid foundation for the development of German tanks.
Kit Info
This 1/35 scale German A7V tank (Krupp) plastic model kit is a precise replica of the first German tank. Its exteriors are accurately represented; the interiors of the fighting compartment and the driver’s compartment are realistically reproduced; workable track links are provided; all hatches and viewing ports can be built open or closed; precision PE parts are included.
- Length: 229mm Width: 100mm
- The model realistically represents this WWI German tank.
- Krupp’s unique riveted hull is perfectly replicated. The eye-catching rivets feel like the real ones.
- Machine guns can move freely.
- All hatches and viewing ports can be built open or closed.
- Workable track links are easy to assemble.