IBG 72049 44M Turan III Hungarian Medium Tank 1/72 – Plastic model of a medium tank

IBG 72049 44M Turan III is a highly detailed plastic model kit in 1/72 scale, depicting the Hungarian medium tank from World War II. This model kit is intended for armored history enthusiasts and collectors of Central and Eastern European military equipment.

The 44M Turan III tank was a modernization of the earlier Turan I and Turan II versions, supplied to the Hungarian army during the last phase of World War II (circa 1944). The main innovation in its design was the installation of a more modern 75 mm long-barreled gun Model 43 (L/43), which was intended to increase the vehicle's ability to engage Soviet and Allied tanks. The Turan III was used mainly by Honvédség units—the Hungarian ground forces—with the most significant theater of operations being the defense of Hungarian territory against the Soviet offensive. Although serial production was limited, the 44M Turan III tank became a symbol of the final modernization effort of the Hungarian defense industry during World War II.

• Scale: 1/72 – ideal for building compact dioramas with other vehicles from this era.
• Country of use: Hungary.
• Historical period: World War II (1944, Eastern Front, defense of Budapest).
• Kit contents: Sprues made of high-quality plastic with precise details of the turret, layered armor, and spoked drive wheels. The model does not include glue, paints, resin parts, or metal accessories, allowing for your own creativity in terms of personalization.
• Category: Plastic model kit.
• Difficulty level: 3/5 – recommended for both intermediate and advanced modelers wishing to expand their collection of Hungarian armored vehicles.

The IBG 72049 Turan III model stands out with its accurate reproduction of historical details, excellent part fit, and an exceptional level of injection-molded precision not often found on the market. It is an ideal choice for enthusiasts of Eastern European combat vehicles and for those interested in less typical armored designs of World War II. We recommend this kit both to fans of building historical dioramas and collectors of unique tank models.