WW2 SdKfz 251/1 (Hanomag)

SdKfz 251/1 (Hanomag)

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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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WW2 SdKfz 138 Marder 38

SdKfz 138 Marder 38

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The Marder 38 was developed alongside the Marder II series of self-propelled artillery. Based on the Czechoslovakian TNHP-S light tank, around 400 of these tank hunters were produced from mid-1943.

Crew: 4

Weight: 11,000 (24,200lb)

Dimensions: length 4.95m; width 2.15m; height 2.48m

Range: 190km (120 miles)

Armour: 8-15mm (0.3-0.59in)

Armament: one 75mm PAK 40 gun

Powerplant: Praga six-cylinder engine developing 140hp (104KW)

Performance: maximum road speed 42km/h (26mph)

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WW2 Opel Blitz Cargo

Opel Blitz Cargo

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In the medium or 3-ton category the major and most successful German design was the Opel Blitz. The Blitz used a steel cab and wooden body and was used in many roles, from field ambulance to mobile workshop to command vehicle. To improve cross-country performance, the vehicle was given four-wheel drive, these vehicles being designed Allrad.

Crew: 1

Weight: 3,290kg (7,238lb)

Dimensions: length 6.02m; width 2.27m; height 2.18m

Range: 410km (255 miles)

Armour: none

Armament: none

Powerplant: Opel 6-cylinder engine developing 73.5hp (54.8KW)

Performance: maximum road speed 80km/h (50mph)

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