About the Model Build in 1:45 Scale Skill: 3/5 Contains 356 LEGO® and Brickarms® elements Includes 5 UV printed parts PDF Instructions automatically send via E-Mail after purchase Turret is turnable by 360° History The Panzer III Ausf. L, introduced in 1942, marked a significant upgrade in the German armored lineup during World War II. Designed to counter the increasing threat of heavily armored Allied tanks on the Eastern Front, it featured substantial improvements in both firepower and protection. Equipped with a 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 cannon, the Ausf. L could penetrate up to 60 mm of armor at 1,000 meters, making it effective against Soviet T-34s and other armored targets. Additionally, it carried two 7.92 mm MG34 machine guns for engaging infantry. To improve battlefield survivability, the Ausf. L was outfitted with up to 70 mm of frontal armor, reinforced by 20 mm spaced armor plates, offering better protection against anti-tank weapons. Despite these upgrades, the tank retained the Panzer III's renowned mobility, powered by a Maybach HL 120 TRM engine delivering 300 horsepower, allowing it to reach 40 km/h (25 mph) and operate effectively over a range of 155 km (96 miles). This combination of firepower, protection, and mobility made the Panzer III Ausf. L a formidable medium tank during its time.
