Thursday 9 September 2010

WW2 SdKfz 251/1 (Hanomag)

SdKfz 251/1 (Hanomag)


What is your favourite WW2 military vehicle?


Classic WW2 SdKfz 251/1 (Hanomag)



The SdKfz 251 series was developed as an offshoot of the German half-tracked artillery tractor series to provide an armoured personnel carrier for infantry accompanying the newly-formed Panzer divisions. The SDKfz 251/1 was one of the most common variants and could carry up to 12 soldiers and was armed with two MG34 machine-guns.

Crew: 12

Weight: 7,810kg (17,218lb)

Dimensions: length 5.80m; width 2.10m; height 1.75m

Range: 300m (186 miles)

Armour 6-14.5mm (0.24-0.57in)

Armament: two 7.92mm machine guns

Powerplant: Maybach 6-cylinder petrol engine developing 100hp (74.6KW)

Performance: maximum road speed 52.5km/h (32.5mph)

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