TAM32564 1:48 Tamiya Mtl.SPW.Sd.kfz 251/1 Ausf.D #32564

Of the many variables that take affect any conflict,supply and mobility are the most pressing.Germany realized this very early anddeveloped a number of vehicles for this purpose,including the Sd.Kfz 251half-track. This machine became the centerpiece of their mechanized corpsthroughout WWII. The half-track could drive on difficult terrain and couldeasily tow various kinds of trailers and cannons. The Ausf.D was designed forease of production and various types were produced, including those equippedwith wireless radios and gun turrets. However, the basic version was the troopcarrier which seated 12and came armed with two MG42 machine guns. The half-trackcould be seen at every front and had an on-road top speed of 53km/h and a 300kmoperational range.