The Knight Ahead Of Its Time

The Panther Ausf.G medium tank was the most classic and most produced Panther variant, and it’s also one of the best German medium tanks produced in late World War II. To offset the overwhelming advantages of the Allied forces in the number of aviation and armored forces in night operations, the Germans installed the FG1250 “Sperber” active infrared night vision system on the Panther Ausf.G tanks. This system consisted of an infrared searchlight and an infrared image converter. Tanks fitted with this system could detect and attack enemy targets several hundred meters away. However, because of the high cost, only 50 to 60 Panther Ausf.G tanks were equipped with the system.

The latest MENG TS-054 German Medium Tank Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Ausf.G Late w/ FG1250 Active Infrared Night Vision System model will be 263mm long and 93.6mm wide after assembly. This kit includes precision PE parts, metal cables, metal side skirts and four paint schemes. Hot rolling, cast, welding and cutting textures on the hull surfaces are realistically replicated. Now, let’s check the details.

TS-054 German Medium Tank Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Ausf.G Late w/ FG1250 Active Infrared Night Vision System

Scale: 1/35

Available in: February 2023