Italeri Sd. Kfz. 251/10 Schutzenpanzerwagen 3.7cm PaK 1/72 Scale 7079

Description

Link-and-length tracks – decals for 3 versions – contains 4 figures –  colors instruction sheet

The Sd.Kfz.251 half-track was an armored fighting vehicle and was used by the Wehrmacht on all fronts, during the Second World War. Powered by a Maybach 6-cylinder petrol engine was able to achieve, even in off-road terrain, the speed of 55 km / h. Produced in huge numbers, it was mainly used to transport the “Panzergrenadiers” but, during the war, several versions has been developed to meet various operational needs. The halftrack Sd.Kfz. 251/10 (Schützenpanzerwagen) was used as a platoon command vehicle and was armed with a 37mm PaK 36 anti-tank gun fitted with a protective shield. Production of the 251 ceased in 1942 when the cannon became increasingly ineffective against more advanced enemy armored tanks and vehicles.

Assembly and painting required. Kit does not include model cement glue, paint, and tools. Adult supervision where required.

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