Description: Dragon Armor Sd.Kfz.251/10 (Schutzenpanzerwagen) Ausf. C w/37cm PaK 36 cannonHanomag No. 60337, Vintage year - 2007 Scale - 1:72 Unit - 1st SS Panzer Division LSSAH Campaign - Kursk 1943 Markings - The vehicle is overall panzer gray with sand yellow camouflage. It has the Balkenkreuz outlined in white on each hull side. Outstanding weathering and intricate detail from the MG-34, 37cm PaK 36 cannon, vehicle interior, 37cm ammunition cans, tools, rifles, mirrors, tracks and bogies. Model - There were four main model modifications (Ausführung A through D), which formed the basis for at least 22 variants. The initial idea was for a vehicle that could be used to transport a single squad of 10 panzergrenadiers to the battlefield protected from enemy small arms fire, and with some protection from artillery fire. In addition, the standard mounting of at least one MG 34 or MG 42machine gun allowed the vehicle to provide suppressive fire for the rifle squad both while they dismounted and in combat.The armour plates were designed to provide protection against standard rifle/ machine gun bullets (like the 7.92×57mm Mauser bullet). The front-facing plates were 14.5mm thick; the sides were steeply angled, V-shape 8mm thick plates. This level of armor provided protection against normal (non-tungsten) rifle AP round, which could pierce about 8mm of vertical armor.Positive aspects of the open top included greater situational awareness and faster egress by the infantry, as well as the ability to throw grenades and fire over the top of the fighting compartment as necessary while remaining under good horizontal cover. The downside, as with all armored personnel carriers of the era, was a major vulnerability to all types of plunging fire; this included indirect fire from mortars and field artillery, as well as small arms fire from higher elevated positions, lobbed hand grenades, Molotov cocktails, and strafing by enemy aircraft.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: 69.95 USD
Location: San Diego, California
End Time: 2024-10-04T00:43:57.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Autographed: No
Vehicle Make: Hanomag
Color: Gray with Yellow Camouflage
Material: Diecast
Scale: 1:72
MPN: 60337
Age Level: 17 Years & Up
Brand: Dragon Armor
Series: Dragon Armor
Type: Half-Track
Model: Sd.Kfz. 251 Ausf. C
Theme: WW II - Kursk
Features: With Case
Vehicle Year: 2007
Recommended Age Range: 14+
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Character Family: Dragon Models Ltd.
