DML7393 Sd.Kfz.222 Leichte Panzerspähwagen

'39-'45 Serie
Two models in Box
 

The Sd.kfz 222 is part of a family of light armored cars that started with the 221. Prototypes of this series were initially developed around 1937 and were produced until 1942. However these useful vehicles were used until the end of the war. The main difference between the 221 and the 222 was in the weapon carried. The 221 had a a seven sided open topped turret with a single 7.92mm machine gun. Later in the war, a 2.3 cm anti-tank rifle replaced the machine gun. The 222 (and subject of this kit) had a ten sided open topped turret with a 20mm anti-tank gun in addition to the machine gun.

All of these vehicles were based on a Horch/Auto Union chassis which had either a 3.5 liter, 75 hp engine (Ausf A) or later production had a 3.8 liter 81 hp engine (Ausf B). Both had the engine in the rear. The chassis had a four wheel drive, fully independent suspension. Initially, they also had four wheel steering, but this was removed later as it proved to be unnecessary. The differentials were full locking ensuring that all four wheels were able to provide traction.

The hull was welded steel plate with a door on either side. The open top was covered by a framework with steel mesh (obviously to prevent the odd hand grenade from being dropped inside). Elevation and azimuth of the turret were manually controlled via small hand wheels.

Twee uitvoeringen mogelijk;

• Unidentified Unit, France 1940.
• Unidentified Unit, Poland 1939.

Aantal onderdelen; 100.

Features:

• Newly tooled Sd. Kfz.222 Leichte Panzerspähwagen delicately produced.
• Finely molded hull w/detail
• Full fighting compartment w/detail
• Realistic 2cm KwK 30 L/55 autocannon and MG 34 included
• Photo-etched turret can be assembled open/closed
• Sharply reproduced on-vehicle tools
• Features finely rendered taillights
• Realistic-looking headlamps included
• Intricate engine cooling grill included
• Finely molded jerry can and cargo included
• Chassis presented in full details
• Delicate wheels w/authentic tread pattern
• Well-shaped driver's seat