Dragon Armor 1:72 Sd. Kfz. 251/2 Ausf. C Hanomag, Russia 1942, No. 60285 OOP

Description: Dragon Armor Sd.Kfz.251/2 (Schutzenpanzerwagen) Ausf. C HanomagNo. 60285, Vintage year - 2007 Scale - 1:72 Unit - Unidentified Unit Campaign - Eastern Front 1942 Markings - Panzer gray with panzer yellow camouflage. With crosses on both sides and on the back of hull. Intricate detail from the MG-34, Granatwerfer34 81mm mortar, vehicle interior, 81mm mortar ammunition cans, rifles, tools, mirrors, tracks and bogies. Model - the Sd.Kfz.251/2 - Schutzenpanzerwagen (Granatwerfer) was the standard motorized mortar version, used by infantry. It carried a GrW34 81mm (3.19 in) mortar with 66 rounds. The recoil bottom plate could be removed for offloaded use. The Ausf. C was made in 1941 and introduced a new flat engine nose plate that was 14.5 mm thick (without an access trip but with a simple hole for the manifold). Other simplifications included the rear access doors. Engine modifications included the removal of the front hood cooling grid and lateral access traps, replaced by large open ventilation boxes. The lower part of the hull was modified to increase the compartment draw. The rear muffler storage boxes were relocated to the rear and the mufflers were also completely modified. The rearview mirror was relocated from the driver side vision slit to a lower position. The headlights were not fixed directly to the chassis and the bumpers removed and replaced by towing hooks. Production for this version in 1941 was almost 390 vehicles but an increase in production in 1942 to around 1,200. Role - this infantry support/special purpose vehicle played an integral role to the Blitzkreig thesis as the Sd.Kfz.251 replaced the Sd.Kfz.11 (prime mover for the 105 mm Howitzer and 37 mm Flak). The Waffenamt requested an armored vehicle that would carry a platoon of Panzergrenadiers and their equipment that could keep up with the Panzer Divisions. Each mechanized infantry corp. would require 100 of these vehicles which should offer protection from small arms fire and artillery shrapnel. Armament included two MG-34 machine guns for defense and direct support. It was technically a "Medium Assault Armored Vehicle" that possessed off-road ability. Its top speed was 53 km/h. Condition - Like new with minor wear on box This model is from my personal collection - no dust - smoke free home. I will be listing additional Dragon Armor Models over the next few weeks. Please reach out should you have a specific model you are seeking to complete your collection. There is a good chance I may still have it. I will provide an additional 5% discount on multiple purchases. Just send me a note with the items you wish to purchase and I will list them in a separate eBay listing. I will also combine shipping costs on multiple purchases.

Price: 45.95 USD

Location: San Diego, California

End Time: 2024-08-04T02:16:22.000Z

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