Panzer Tracts No.5-2: Pz.Kpfw. Panther Ausführung A

Panzer Tracts No.5-2: Pz.Kpfw. Panther Ausführung AResearched and written by Hilary Doyle, this completely revised edition of Panzer Tracts No.5-2 Panther Ausf.A is a significant step forward from the original 2003 publication. While the first edition was closely aligned with Panther Tank: The Quest for Combat Supremacy, this new 2025 edition stands as the most authoritative single-volume reference on the Panther Ausf.A ever published.As with all Panzer Tracts titles, every page is grounded exclusively in original wartime documents, factory records, and meticulous examination of surviving vehicles. No speculation — just hard facts, carefully interpreted.This upgraded edition features:128 pages of fully revised content — that’s 60 more pages than the original — including newly uncovered historical and technical information.108 large, high-resolution photographs, an increase of 71 images, all reproduced to the highest possible quality.50 pages of precisely dimensioned CAD drawings in 1:35, 1:20 and 1:10 scale, created to original Panther manufacturer tolerances and assembly standards — the most accurate Ausf.A plans ever published.The book delivers an exhaustive analysis of Panther Ausf.A development, tracing its evolution from vehicles outwardly similar to the Ausf.D right through to the final Ausf.A assembled in July 1944. Within these pages is a complete chronology of design refinements, production-line changes, and field modifications — supported by tables, annotations, and previously misunderstood or overlooked factory documentation. A quick-reference summary table of all key changes is printed on the back cover for rapid access.Whether you are a military historian, technical researcher, or scale modeller, this Panzer Tracts No.5-2 is an essential addition to any Panther library — and an indispensable tool in understanding the development of one of the most influential tanks of World War 2.Website-exclusive bonus: All orders placed here include a FREE set of 1:16-scale drawings of the Panther Ausf.A, not available anywhere else.Book DataAuthors: Hilary Doyle & Thomas Jentz ISBN: 9781915969323 Language: English Pages: 128 Photos: 108 CAD Drawings: 50 pages of 1:35, 1:20 & 1:10 scale CAD drawings Physical: Softcover, 280x215mm, portraitContentsIntroductionPanther Ausführung A, Design and DevelopmentPanther Ausführung A ProductionCAD DrawingsModifications Introduced During ProductionArmour SuppliersOperational Experience with the Panther Ausf.AImprovements60(!) more pages71(!) more photographsRevised CAD drawings, updated with the latest informationRewritten text, updated with the latest informationReworked images for clarity and tonal qualityClearer layout and navigationTable of ContentsTitle on the spinePerfect bound for durabilityWebsite ReviewsAMPS-Armor.org Panzer-Modell.de Military Model sceneAbout the Authors Hilary L Doyle Author Hilary initially trained as a civil engineering draughtsman with the Irish Railways, but later achieved Chartered Engineer status. In 1967, he became a pioneer of technical desktop computing in Ireland. From 1973, his professional career was in management in the computer industry, and he was awarded a Fellowship of the Irish Computer Society. Hilary lives with his wife near Dublin and has eight grandchildren. Thomas L Jentz ✟ Author Tom was from Indiana and spent a year at Purdue University before serving in an armoured unit of the US Army in Germany, later completing nuclear training with the Army. After returning to civilian life, he worked as a nuclear health physicist and consultant to the nuclear industry, living with his family near the US National Archives in Washington, DC. His interest in military history was shaped by stories from his Uncle Ed, who the Wehrmacht had captured in North Africa after an action in which 100 Sherman tanks were destroyed. Tom died in 2012.Reference for these models:Dragon 6920 Panther Ausf.A Early ItalyHobby Boss HB-84506 Panther Ausf.A EarlyHobby Boss HB-84830 Panther Ausf.AItaleri IT-2070 Panther Ausf.A with ZimmeritItaleri IT-7018 Panther Ausf.AItaleri IT-25752 Panther Ausf.AMeng TS-035 Panther Ausf.A LateMeng TS-046 Panther Ausf.A EarlyTakom TAK-2174 Panther Ausf.A EarlyTakom TAK-2175 Panther Ausf.A Early/MidTakom TAK-2176 Panther Ausf.A LateTamiya 35065 Panther AZvezda ZV-6196 Panther Ausf.A