{"product_id":"bolt-action-jagdtiger-en","title":"Bolt Action - Jagdtiger - EN","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Jagdtiger, or Panzerjäger Tiger Ausf. B, was the heaviest armored fighting vehicle ever to see combat in World War II. Developed late in the conflict, only around 80 units actually reached combat, the first in September 1944. Germany, like many other nations, exploited existing tank designs to create self-propelled guns and tank destroyers. The Jagdtiger was a colossal example of this practice – the Germans sought to upgrade the formidable Tiger II by mounting the 128mm Pak 44 cannon in a specially built armored casemate on top of the extended King Tiger chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some of the key characteristics of the Jagdtiger:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 71 tons, making it one of the heaviest armored vehicles in history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArmor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nearly 10 inches (250 mm) of frontal armor, providing excellent protection against enemy fire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGun Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with a 128mm PaK 44 anti-tank cannon, renowned for its ability to penetrate Allied armor at long ranges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Mobility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite its powerful armament, it suffered from low reliability, meaning many roads and bridges could not support its weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupply:\u003c\/strong\u003e The lack of spare parts and fuel limited the Jagdtiger's effectiveness in combat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmmunition Loading:\u003c\/strong\u003e The two-part ammunition required extra crew members for loading, complicating the combat process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombat Groups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only two German schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung (heavy tank destroyer battalions) included Jagdtigers: the 512th and 653rd heavy Panzerjäger Battalions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegendary Commander:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the companies in the 512th battalion was led by the famous Panzer Ace Otto Carius, credited with destroying over 150 tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecals:\u003c\/strong\u003e The included transfer sheet contains Carius' decals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo store your Jagdtiger model, it is recommended to keep it in a dry place and avoid direct sunlight to preserve its paint and details. Feel free to collect several models from the Bolt Action series to build a complete collection of historical tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe product includes a plastic tank, unit stat card, vehicle damage markers, and a transfer sheet for decals. Head out onto the battlefield with the Jagdtiger, an impressive machine that can truly make a difference!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47404247515482,"sku":"BFI-5060572507289-402012039","price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/6096\/6746\/files\/62596_0_622bdd15-6019-4f03-b4e9-68da268046fa.png?v=1746889919","url":"https:\/\/www.gamedungeon.se\/en-en\/products\/bolt-action-jagdtiger-en","provider":"Game Dungeon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}