German Sd.Kfz.222 Leichter Panzerspahwagen (1st Series)

Description

Product Description (EN)

The "German Sd.Kfz.222 Leichter Panzerspahwagen (1st Series) 83815" model kit provides an intricate representation of the German light armored vehicle used during World War II. The Leichter Panzerspähwagen series was a range of light four-wheel-drive armored cars produced by Nazi Germany from 1935 to 1944.

Key Features:

• Based on the standard sPkw I Horch 801 chassis with an angled armored body.
• Rear-mounted 67 kW (90 hp) Horch 3.5 petrol engine.
• Road speed of 80 km/h and cross-country speed of 40 km/h.
• Maximum range of 300 km.
• Used by reconnaissance battalions of Panzer divisions.
• Relatively limited off-road performance on the Eastern Front and in North Africa, leading to its gradual replacement by the Sdkfz 250 half-track.

Kit Features:

• Item No: 83815
• Model Dimensions: Length: 130.5 mm, Width: 59.5 mm
• Total Plastic Parts: 310+
• Total Sprues: 14 sprues, upper hull, lower hull, and tires
• Photo Etched Parts: 3 pcs
• Released Date: 2014-05

Additional Features:

• Fully detailed interior.
• Multi-directional slide-molded upper hull.
• Two-directional slide-molded lower hull.
• Four rubber tires with fine detail.
• Photo-etched parts included.