Mörser Karl Gerät 040/041 early

Plastic kit for a German mortar KARL-Geraet 040/041 with initial chassis

• 1:72 scale
• Dimensions LxWxH (built): 159 x 56.6 x 67.3 mm
• 196 parts
• metal parts included
• rubber tracks
• 2 marking options
• not built, not painted
• Paint and glue not included

The Karl series of mortars Gerät 040 were built by the German during the WWII. The gun was ordered to Rheinmetall by German army in June 1937. Designed to use in the campaign against France Maginot line. The mortar barrel had a length of 5108mm (L/8.44) with a calibre of 60cm. This self-propelled gun were called "Karl" Gerät. The first vehicle entered serviced in November 1940 and got the name Adam. The next three vehicles were delivered until May 1941 and got the names Eva, Thor and Odin. These four vehicles were sent to Russia with the 833rd heavy artillery detachment on 22. June 1941.