Porsche Typ 245-010 5,5cm Flakpanzer

3D printed kit for a 5.5cm Flakpanzer Porsche 245-010

• scale 1:35
• not built/painted

The Porsche 245-010 was a German tank design from the late stage of World War II that never saw action. However, design drawings exist as well as a wooden mock-up that allow for a very good understanding of that concept. The light tank was intended to be armed with the 5.5cm MK 112 cannon, equipped with belt-fed ammunition. In addition a coaxial machine gun should be installed. With a maximum gun elevation of 90°, this tank would have been suitable also for engaging low-flying aircraft.

The tank was powered by a type 101 engie producing 316 hp, which was intended to give it a top speed of approximately 48 km/h. The crew consisted of three men, protected by a 60 mm thick frontal armor.