Trumpeter Scale Models 7262 1/72 German Jagdpanzer IV

Model Tank Kit

The low-slung silhouette of the Jagdpanzer IV reflects a decisive shift in German armored doctrine by 1944—away from turreted versatility and toward dedicated, purpose-built tank destroyers optimized for ambush and defensive warfare. Based on the reliable Panzer IV chassis, the Jagdpanzer IV replaced the turret with a well-sloped casemate mounting a powerful anti-tank gun, initially the 7.5cm PaK 39 L/48 and later the longer L/70 in subsequent variants.

Entering service in early 1944, the type saw extensive action on both the Eastern and Western Fronts. Its low profile, effective frontal armor, and accurate high-velocity gun made it a formidable opponent in defensive engagements, particularly in the hedgerows of Normandy and the fluid armored battles in Poland and Hungary. Unlike some of Germany’s heavier late-war designs, the Jagdpanzer IV maintained relatively good mobility and mechanical reliability, making it one of the more practical tank destroyers fielded during the final year of the war.

FEATURES:

• Scale: 1:72
• Length: 98.4mm
• Width: 40mm
• Total Parts: 70+
• Total Sprues: 7 sprues, lower hull, 2 strip rubber tracks