Gk. 14 (Panther Tank)
The Panther (officially Panzerkampfwagen V Panther) was a German medium tank introduced during World War II. It was known for its powerful gun and sloped armor, making it a formidable opponent for Allied tanks, but it suffered from mechanical problems and production difficulties.
Gk. 15 (King Tiger Tank)
The King Tiger (officially Panzerkampfwagen VI Königstiger) was a German heavy tank that was introduced towards the end of World War II. It was known for its extremely heavy armor and powerful gun, making it one of the most heavily armored tanks ever produced, but it was complex, expensive, and unreliable.
Gk. 16 (M1 Garand Rifle)
The M1 Garand was a semi-automatic rifle that was the standard service rifle of the United States Army during World War II. It was known for its reliability, accuracy, and powerful cartridge, making it a formidable weapon in close and long-range combat.
Gk. 1 (Lancaster Bomber)
The Avro Lancaster was a British four-engine heavy bomber used extensively by the Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II. Known for its heavy payload and long range, it played a crucial role in strategic bombing campaigns against Germany, particularly the bombing of industrial targets and infrastructure.
Gk. 2 (Messerschmitt Bf 109)
The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was a German single-seat fighter aircraft that was one of the most successful and widely produced aircraft of World War II. It served as the primary fighter of the Luftwaffe, playing a vital role in the Battle of Britain and other major aerial engagements.
Gk. 3 (Zero Fighter)
The Mitsubishi A5M and A6M Zero, commonly known as the Zero fighter, was a long-range, high-performance carrier-based fighter aircraft used by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service during World War II. It was renowned for its maneuverability and speed, making it a formidable opponent in the early stages of the Pacific War.
Gk. 4 (P-51 Mustang)
The North American P-51 Mustang was an American long-range, single-seat fighter aircraft that became one of the most effective Allied fighter planes during World War II. It was particularly renowned for its performance at high altitudes, making it ideal for escort missions over Germany.
Gk. 5 (B-17 Flying Fortress)
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was a four-engine heavy bomber that was a mainstay of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) during World War II. It was known for its defensive firepower and its ability to withstand heavy damage, earning it the nickname ‘Flying Fortress.’
Gk. 6 (B-24 Liberator)
The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was a four-engine heavy bomber that was the most-produced American military aircraft of World War II. It was used extensively by the USAAF and other Allied air forces in strategic bombing campaigns against Germany and Japan.
Gk. 7 (Spitfire)
The Supermarine Spitfire was a British single-seat fighter aircraft that played a pivotal role in the Battle of Britain and other major aerial engagements during World War II. It was known for its speed, maneuverability, and distinctive elliptical wings.