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German Sd.Kfz.222 Leichter Panzerspahwagen (3rd Series)

By: Hobby Boss

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Model Kits - Armor (1/35) (Hobby Boss)

380+ pcs.

Last Stocked on 5/12/2024

Product Info

Title
German Sd.Kfz.222 Leichter Panzerspahwagen (3rd Series)
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2014
Dimensions
13.5x8.75x2.25"
NKG Part #
2147895742
MFG. Part #
HBB83816
Type
Scale Model
Age Range
14 Years and Up

Description

The Leichter Panzerspahwagen were a series of light four-wheel drive armored cars produced by Nazi Germany from 1935 to 1944. It used the standard sPkw I Horch 801 chassis with an angled armored body and turret. The rear mounted engine was a 67 kW (90 hp) Horch 3.5 petrol engine, giving it a road speed of 80 km/h and a cross-country speed of 40 km/h . It had a maximum range of 300 km.

Used by the reconnaissance battalions (Aufklarungs-Abteilung) of the Panzer divisions, the type performed well enough in countries with good road networks, like those in Western Europe. However, on the Eastern Front and North Africa, this class of vehicle was hampered by its relatively poor off-road performance. In those theaters, it gradually found itself replaced in the reconnaissance role by the Sdkfz 250 half-track.

  • Fully detailed Interior
  • Multi-directional slide molded Upper hull
  • Two-directional slide molded Lower hull
  • Four rubber tires w/fine detail
  • photo-etched parts included

    Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.