8,8-cm-Flak 36

About the Model

• Build in 1:45 Scale
• Skill: 2/5   
• Contains 125 LEGO® elements
• PDF Instructions automatically send via E-Mail after purchase 
• Gun is moveable and turnable by 360°
• 2 of 4 legs can be raised/depressed 

History

The 8.8 cm Flak 36, known as the "88," was a versatile and iconic German artillery piece of World War II. Introduced in 1936 as an anti-aircraft gun, it excelled in roles such as anti-tank and field artillery due to its accuracy, range, and firepower. Mounted on a split-trail carriage for 360-degree traverse, it could engage aircraft and heavily armored tanks like the Soviet T-34. With a range of 14,860 meters and an altitude reach of 10,600 meters, it was highly effective and quick to deploy via its four-wheeled trailer.

The Flak 36 became legendary in battles like the North African Campaign and on the Eastern Front, proving instrumental against Allied and Soviet forces. Equipped with a removable shield for crew protection, it combined mobility and resilience. This weapon symbolizes German engineering prowess and remains a focus of military history and restoration efforts.