Trumpeter: Sd.Kfz 251/22D in 1:16 00943

Trumpeter: Sd.Kfz 251/22D in 1:16 00943
 The Sd.Kfz 251 was developed as the new basic half-track transporter for the German armed forces. Its design was based on the Sd.Kfz.11 heavy tractor, with several modified elements in the adapted chassis: a new fuel tank was added, the steering wheel location was redesigned, and the exhaust system was redesigned. During series production, four basic versions of the Sd.Kfz 251 (Ausf. A, B, C, and D) were created, however, in terms of details related to the production process (especially version C) and a slightly different arrangement of elements inside the fuselage. During World War II, more than 20 variants and versions of the Sd.Kfz 251 were created. The first chronologically was the Sd.Kfz 251/1, which was the basic version, armed with two MG34 or MG42 machine guns and capable of carrying up to 10 landing troops. In 1941, a version of the Sd.Kfz 251/2 was developed, armed with an 80 mm mortar. There was also a version of the Sd.Kfz 251/3, which was a communications and radio communication vehicle with various sets of radio stations and antennas. In 1942, the Sd.Kfz 251/9 Stummel variant was developed, armed with a 75 mm StuK 37 short gun. More interesting versions were the Sd.Kfz 251/16 with two flamethrowers or the Sd.Kfz 251/20 UHU equipped with an infrared radiation emitter and intended for night targeting. Cars The Sd.Kfz 251 of all versions served mainly in armored divisions and armored grenadiers on practically all fronts of the Second World War: from the September Campaign (1939), to the French Campaign (1940), to the fighting in the Balkans and North Africa (1941-1943) after fighting on the Eastern (1941-1945) and Western (1944-1945) fronts.
 The kit includes over 800 pieces
 > the kit with refined details
 > molded lower hull and upper hull with multiple slides
 > the engine hood, crew door, observation windows and toolbox door can be selected to open or close
 > individual track links usable
 > rubber tires
 > photo-etched parts included