Dragon 1/35 Jagdpanzer/Flammpanzer 38 Mid Production # 6845

The Jagdpanzer/Flammpanzer 38 Mid Production was a variant of the German Jagdpanzer 38 tank destroyer, also known as the Hetzer, utilized during World War II.

This variant was designed to serve dual roles, combining the firepower of a tank destroyer with the capability to deploy flamethrowers for close-quarters combat.

The Jagdpanzer/Flammpanzer 38 Mid Production featured a compact and well-armored chassis, with sloped armor providing increased protection against enemy fire.

Armed with a 75mm main gun, it was capable of engaging enemy tanks and vehicles effectively from a distance.

Additionally, this variant was equipped with flamethrowers mounted in the hull, allowing it to engage infantry, fortified positions, and buildings at close range with devastating effect.

The flamethrowers were particularly effective in urban combat and defensive operations, where conventional weapons struggled to dislodge enemy troops from entrenched positions.

Despite its formidable firepower and versatility, the Jagdpanzer/Flammpanzer 38 Mid Production faced challenges such as limited ammunition storage and vulnerability to enemy anti-tank weapons.

Nevertheless, it played a significant role in German armored formations during the later stages of World War II, where it contributed to defensive operations and counterattacks against advancing Allied forces.

The Jagdpanzer/Flammpanzer 38 Mid Production variant exemplified the German military's efforts to adapt existing vehicles to fulfill multiple combat roles and maximize their effectiveness on the battlefield.

Its combination of firepower and flamethrower capability made it a formidable opponent in both offensive and defensive engagements.