After the introduction of the PzKpfw (Armoured Fighting Vehicle) V "Panther" it was quickly realized that previous recovery vehicles did not have sufficient power to recover heavy battle tanks from the battlefield. As a short-term emergency measure, a dozen model D "Panthers" from the current production line were converted to function as recovery vehicles. To this end the turret bearing ring was covered with wood and a strengthened towing assembly and an auxiliary crane were mounted on the rear end. This combination proved to be so successful that by 1945 a total of 339 "Bergepanther" been built.

• Early version of the Bergepanther
• Finely detailed and engraved surfaces
• Tracks consisting of single links
• Authentic Interleaved Track Suspension
• Auxiliary Crane
• Towing Mechanism
• Finely Detailed Tool Kit
• Machine Gun

Authentic Decal Set for two Germany "Wehrmacht" Versions:

• Bergepanther der s.PzAbt 505, Russland 1944
• Bergepanther der s.Pz. Jag. Abt 654, Ruhr Kessel 1945