Skip to content

88 mm 8,8 Pak 43/41 German anti-tank gun (with 5 crew figures) - Germany Eastern Western Front Normandy Stalingrad Berlin Bulge WWII

πŸ”« 3D models of guns or weapons are dummy objects or prop toys and have no real functionality as weapons. They are intended for entertainment or decorative purposes only. For any design violating our T&Cs, please report them.

Advertising
Share
Add to
Make
Advertising
?
Creation quality: 5.0/5 (1 vote)
Evaluation of members on the printability, utility, level of detail, etc.
  • 379 views
  • 5 likes
  • 1 download
  • 2 collections
License
3D design format
STL Folder details Close
  • 28mm_arti-crew_13.stl
  • 28mm_arti-crew_2.stl
  • 28mm_arti-crew_20.stl
  • 28mm_arti-crew_3 (shell).stl
  • 28mm_arti-crew_9.stl
  • 28mm_base.stl
  • 28mm_leg Left.stl
  • 28mm_leg Right.stl
  • 28mm_shield and cannon.stl
  • 28mm_wheel L.stl
  • 28mm_wheel R.stl
  • based_28mm_arti-crew_13.stl
  • based_28mm_arti-crew_2.stl
  • based_28mm_arti-crew_20.stl
  • based_28mm_arti-crew_3 (shell).stl
  • based_28mm_arti-crew_9.stl
  • supported_28mm_arti-crew_13.stl
  • supported_28mm_arti-crew_2.stl
  • supported_28mm_arti-crew_20.stl
  • supported_28mm_arti-crew_3_(shell).stl
  • supported_28mm_arti-crew_9.stl
  • supported_28mm_base.stl
  • supported_28mm_leg_Left.stl
  • supported_28mm_leg_Right.stl
  • supported_28mm_shield_and_cannon.stl
  • supported_28mm_wheel_L.stl
  • supported_28mm_wheel_R.stl
  • supported_based_28mm_arti-crew_13.stl
  • supported_based_28mm_arti-crew_2.stl
  • supported_based_28mm_arti-crew_20.stl
  • supported_based_28mm_arti-crew_3_(shell).stl
  • supported_based_28mm_arti-crew_9.stl

Learn more about the formats
Publication date 2024-03-13 at 16:03
Design number 1852240
Hartolia-Miniatures

Hartolia-Miniatures

3D printer file info

3D model description

Hello,

The files are available for strictly personal and exclusive use: no commercial use or sharing with others is allowed, thank you.

The models are provided with a ready-to-print version (pre-supported + hollowed), and in 28mm (1:56e) but it can be easily adapted to your scale :
- to 10mm : x35%
- to 15mm : x56%
- to 20mm : x78%
- to 25mm : x64%

The files will be available immediately after your order.
All our models are on our website (click here).

Feel free to contact us for any question !

Follow us on social media :
| Facebook |
| Instagram |

Historical background:

The 8.8 cm Pak 43/41, often simply referred to as the "88mm," was a powerful German anti-tank gun used during World War II. Developed by Krupp, the Pak 43/41 was a further evolution of the infamous 8.8 cm Flak gun, which was initially designed as an anti-aircraft weapon but proved highly effective against armored vehicles.

The Pak 43/41 featured a longer barrel than its predecessors, resulting in increased muzzle velocity and armor-penetration capabilities. Its high-velocity shells could penetrate the armor of virtually any Allied tank at long ranges, making it one of the most feared anti-tank guns of the war.

Mounted on a heavy cruciform carriage, the Pak 43/41 was towed into position by motorized or horse-drawn vehicles. It could be deployed rapidly and operated by a crew of several soldiers. Despite its considerable weight, the gun was relatively maneuverable, allowing it to be positioned strategically to engage enemy armor.

The Pak 43/41 saw action on all fronts of the war, from the Eastern Front against Soviet tanks to North Africa and Western Europe facing British and American armor. Its effectiveness in destroying enemy tanks earned it a reputation as a "tank killer" among Allied forces.

In addition to its anti-tank role, the Pak 43/41 was also used in the anti-aircraft and indirect fire support roles, demonstrating its versatility on the battlefield. Its influence extended beyond World War II, as the design served as the basis for post-war anti-tank guns and tank cannons.

The 8.8 cm Pak 43/41 stands as a testament to German engineering and innovation in anti-tank weaponry, playing a significant role in shaping the course of armored warfare during World War II.

Tags

Advertising

Issue with this design? Report a problem.
Check out similar designs

Would you like to support Cults?

You like Cults and you want to help us continue the adventure independently? Please note that we are a small team of 3 people, therefore it is very simple to support us to maintain the activity and create future developments. Here are 4 solutions accessible to all:

  • ADVERTISING: Disable your banner blocker (AdBlock, …) and click on our banner ads.

  • AFFILIATION: Make your purchases online by clicking on our affiliate links here Amazon.

  • DONATE: If you want, you can make a donation via Ko-Fi πŸ’œ.

  • WORD OF MOUTH: Invite your friends to come, discover the platform and the magnificent 3D files shared by the community!

Sharing and downloading on Cults3D guarantees that designs remain in makers community hands! And not in the hands of the 3D printing or software giants who own the competing platforms and exploit the designs for their own commercial interests.

Cults3D is an independent, self-financed site that is not accountable to any investor or brand. Almost all of the site's revenues are paid back to the platform's makers. The content published on the site serves only the interests of its authors and not those of 3D printer brands who also wish to control the 3D modeling market.
Currency: USD
Cults.
100% secure payment by credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.
View all payment options.