Flakpanzer V "Coelian" + 3 tank crew members, DE, WWII

The Flakpanzer V "Coelian" was a German project to develop a powerful anti-aircraft tank based on the Panther chassis . It was to be equipped with a twin 3.7 cm FlaK 44 gun in a closed turret to provide improved air defense for tank units. Due to the increasing Allied air superiority, such a mobile solution was urgently needed, but the project was never completed.

Although no Coelian was adopted into active service , it makes a fascinating "what if" option for alternative scenarios in the wargames space. This set also includes three tank crew members , making the model more realistic in wargames.

Application areas:

• Prototype phase: Developed only as a concept, no series production.
• Alternative history scenarios: Deployment in "what-if" scenarios against Allied air superiority.
• Theoretical use: Protection of German Panzer divisions against enemy Jabos (fighter-bombers).

For which country:

• Germany

Classification:

• special vehicles

Possible uses in tabletop games:

• Bolt Action: Perfect for alternative scenarios with experimental German weapons.
• Flames of War: A strategically valuable model for air defense and tank support.
• Chain of Command: Ideal for “what if” missions with advanced tank models.

Technical data:

• Crew: 5 (commander, driver, gunner, 2 loaders)
• Length: 6.87 m
• Width: 3.42 m
• Height: 3.00 m
• Weight: 45 tons
• Armor:
  • Front: 80 mm
  • Pages: 40 mm
• Armament:
  • Main armament: 2 × 3.7 cm FlaK 44 twin guns
  • Secondary armament: 7.92 mm MG34
• Ammunition: 3.7 cm explosive grenades, anti-tank grenades
• Engine: Maybach HL 230 P30, 700 hp
• Speed: Up to 46 km/h