Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf. F brick tank model - COBI 2597 - 812 bricks

Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf. F brick tank model - COBI 2597 - 812 bricks

Model spec.

• 812 bricks
• 1:28 scale
• 1 figure: German tank commander
• Removable engine
• Block with printed name of the model 
• Bodywork with pad printing
• Easy to follow instruction manual
• Compatible with other leading brands of construction blocks
• Model dimensions: (length x height): 17.5cm x 8.5cm
  

History.

The Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf. F was a variant of the German Panzer II light tank, developed during the interwar period and widely used in the early stages of World War II. Introduced in 1941, the Ausf. F version featured several upgrades over its predecessors, including improved armour and a redesigned turret, which housed a 20mm KwK 30 L/55 autocannon and a 7.92mm MG34 machine gun.

The Panzer II was initially conceived as a stopgap measure while more advanced tanks were in development. However, it played a crucial role during Germany's Blitzkrieg campaigns in Poland, France, and the early stages of Operation Barbarossa. By the time the Ausf. F was introduced, the Panzer II was largely obsolete as a frontline combat vehicle due to its light armour and armament, but it continued to serve in reconnaissance roles and on secondary fronts until the end of the war.