Description: Dragon Armor Sd.Kfz.251/7 Ausf D - Panzer Lehr Division No. 60306, Vintage year - 2007, Scale - 1:72 Unit - Panzer Lehr Division Campaign - Southern Normandy 1944 Markings - Dark tan/sand camouflage with cross on lower hull/rear and white/black plate numbers on front and rear bumpers Model - Ausf D - This model was introduced in the spring of 1943 as the "Neue" vs. the previous "Alte" version. The modifications included many changes in production design. The number of armored panels was reduced from 19 to 9, permanent stowage boxes with padlocked access traps were added, replacing the rear mufflers. Simple vision slits, simple flat engine hood panels with relocated air intakes under the hull, simplified reverse sloping rear end with flat door panels and many other modifications allowed the simplification of construction while offering the same protection, and it was far less labor-intensive. The Ausf D was more and more required for ad hoc modifications and conversions due to a dramatic increase in the need of fire support platforms of all kind. 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. As per above, later in the war, the anti-tank role became ever more critical due to the increased limitations in quantity of available German armor as well as fuel. Sd.Kfz.251/7 - the Pionierpanzerwagen was an assault engineer vehicle with fittings to carry assault bridge ramps on the sides. Condition - new with minor shelf wear on cardboard box Thank you for your interest.
Price: 67.5 USD
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
End Time: 2024-10-03T23:00:49.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Non-Domestic Product: No
Autographed: No
Vehicle Make: Sd.Kfz.251/7
Custom Bundle: No
Color: Weathered tan/sand camouflage
Material: Diecast
Scale: 1:72
MPN: 60306
Modified Item: No
Brand: Dragon Armor
Series: Dragon Armor
Type: Half-Track
Model: Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf D
Theme: WWII-Southern Normandy 1944
Features: With Case, With Stand
Vehicle Year: 2007
Recommended Age Range: 14
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Character Family: Dragon Models Ltd.
