COBI Historical Collection Flakpanzer IV Wirbelwind, Black Building toy set

Brand: COBIColor: BlackFeatures: 585 high-quality blocks Two figures: a grenadier and a Luftwaffe soldier, and a printed name block of the model for display Produced in the EU by a company with over 20 years of tradition Clear and intuitive instructions based on illustrations and step-step directions Fully compatible with other brands of construction blocks Details: The Flakpanzer IV Wirbelwind, or "Whirlwind", is a German self-propelled anti-aircraft gun from the end of World War II. It was built on the chassis of the most popular tank of the Third Reich – The Panzer IV. Production begain in November of 1944. The chassis of the older Panzer IV or newer versions, withdrawn from the front for repairs, were rebuilt. The traditional turret was replaced by a polygonal open turret equipped with a 20mm Flak 38 quadruple anti-aircraft gun. The rotating turret turned out to be very effective in the fight against the infantry. Due to the dramatic situation of the Third Reich, the production of