1:35 IBG Models 35080 Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf.b - German Light Tank with fuel trailer Plastic Model kit

The PzKpfw II (Panzerkampfwagen II) was a German light tank of World War II. The first prototypes of the vehicle were made in 1934 and series production continued during the period 1935–1944, with approximately 1850 cars produced. The A version of the tank was powered by a single Maybach HL 57 TR engine with a power of 130 hp. It was armed with 1 20 mm KwK 30 gun and 1 7.92 mm MG 34 machine gun. placed in the tower.

PzKpfw II was created as a result of a competition announced by the German Armament Agency for a light tank weighing up to 10 tons, armed with a 20 mm gun. The competition was won by MAN in collaboration with Daimler-Benz. Series production began in 1935 and many variants of the PzKpfw II tank were made. Chronologically, the first version was A, but it was produced in relatively small quantities. Shortly afterwards, version B was created, which already had a new, more powerful engine and a modified chassis. The C version was created as early as 1937, with a significantly modified chassis and reinforced frontal hull armor. At the end of 1940 the F version was made, which had stronger armor and a better gearbox than the C version. In 1942, production of the L ("Luchs") version began, which had a completely new chassis, a new 180 hp engine and significantly higher maximum speed - from 40 km / h to 60 km / h. Numerous other vehicles were also built on the chassis of the PzKpfw II, such as the Wespe self-propelled howitzer or the Marder II tank destroyer. PzKpfw II tanks were used on almost all fronts of the Second World War and from 1942 they were assigned to secondary tasks.