Article number: 510015766
Product: 1:56 Char B1 bis
100% NEW MOULD - CONTAINS 3 FIGURE - COLOR INSTRUCTION SHEET
WWll FRENCH AND GERMAN MILITARY VEHICLE (28 mm.) - EASY ASSEMBLY FOR GAMERS
AND COLLECTORS
The "Char de Bataille" B1 was the main heavy tank used by the French
Army during World War II. The original project was set up in the
mid-1920s (many technical solutions adopted as the large tracks are
derived from the First World War main tanks) but the delivery to the
French Army started only in the mid-30s. Massive and robust, Char B1 was
improved in "bis" version to increase its operational effectiveness. It
was armed with the 47 mm gun, located in the small turret, and the 75 mm
howitzer located in the hull. The tank was characterized by a strong
armour able to provide a good protection. However the heavy weight
negatively affected the speed (28 Km/h) and the on road and off road
maneuverability . Even if it was a good tank for those times, the Char
B1 bis was deployed to support the infantry Divisions and not in Tanks
Divisions. Due to this it was impossible to compete against the German
Panzer Divisions during the French Campaign on 1940. After the fall of
France a certain number of Char B1 has been used by German Army. Most of
them became platforms for flamethrowers and known as PzKpfw B1 Bis (f) flamm.
Decals for 6 versions
Detailed Plastic Kit of model
Char B1 bis
in scale 1:56
