At the beginning of World War II, the German Army’s anti-aircraft defence relied on specialised motorised companies, each equipped with 12 automatic anti-aircraft guns. However, as the Luftwaffe lost air superiority, the need to protect units from enemy attack aircraft and fighter-bombers intensified. Many Wehrmacht combat formations began incorporating anti-aircraft units armed with heavy 88-mm guns, complemented by 20-mm automatic cannons—the 2 cm Flak 38. 

The 2 cm Flak 38 anti-aircraft gun entered service in the second half of 1940, deployed to both Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe ground units. Over time, these small-calibre anti-aircraft guns grew in number, becoming the primary means of close-range air defence. By May 1944, the Wehrmacht’s ground forces boasted 6,355 single-barrelled and 925 quadruple-barrelled 20-mm guns. While the full combat crew for the 2 cm Flak 38 consisted of five personnel, combat conditions often saw four or even three soldiers effectively operating the gun and fulfilling various tasks.

Model Features

• Includes 2 cm Flak 38 anti-aircraft and four figures: gun commander, gunner, rangefinder operator, and loader
• Figures depicted in a combat scene preparing to open fire
• Anti-aircraft gun can be assembled with two different barrel elevation angles, with or without armour protection
• Includes colour schemes with various camouflage options and decals with markings for the 2 cm Flak 38 gun

Model Information

• Scale: 1:35
• Number of Parts: 70 + 37 (97 total)
• Number of Figures: 4
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 247 x 183 x 33 mm