The German 12.8cm FlaK 40 (on cruciform mount) was one of the most powerful anti-aircraft guns ever fielded during World War II, designed to counter high-altitude Allied bombers with its exceptional range and destructive power. Introduced in 1942, the FlaK 40 fired a massive 27 kg shell capable of reaching targets over 14 km high and delivering devastating explosive force. Though primarily intended for static air-defence positions, a small number were mounted on a heavy cruciform (cross-shaped) carriage, allowing 360° traverse and limited mobility—though the system remained extremely heavy and required special transport vehicles.
 
The FlaK 40 proved highly effective not only against aircraft but also in a ground-support and anti-tank role, where its enormous velocity and explosive shells could obliterate fortifications and penetrate any Allied tank of the period. Most were installed in fixed flak towers and fortified sites around major German cities such as Berlin, Hamburg, and Vienna, but the cruciform-mounted guns occasionally appeared in field emplacements during the final phases of the war. The 12.8cm FlaK 40 stands as a testament to Germany’s late-war focus on heavy air defence and remains one of the most formidable anti-aircraft guns ever constructed.
 
Multi part resin model.
 
NO CREW SUPPLIED WITH THIS MODEL
 
Printed by Imperator Models on License from Wargame 3D.