35148 German 8T Semi Track SdKfz 7 - CA248 WWII - Tamiya 1/35  [35148]

another World War are known, among other things, as a written report in supply and freedom. Some automobiles were developed, through the war, for differing purposes. Germany knew the importance of this acutely super very early, and demonstrated effective use of assistance cars in their effective "Blitzkriegs", in the very beginning of the conflict. Of many vehicles produced, the German Sd.Kfz 7 Half-Tracked Prime Mover is distinguishable at effective. This 8-ton semi-tracked car finished up being utilized mainly by artillery services and products to tow the well-known 88mm anti-aircraft weapon in addition to the 150mm hefty industry cannon. Produced by the Krauss-Maffei company, the primary construction of a vehicle used a remodeled ladder type framework from a day to day truck; a front suspension system system system composed of a transverse leaf springtime and track pole; and a rear suspension system system with leaf springss and torsion pubs that were matched to compound track rollers typical of German army automobiles of this period of time. The Maybach made powerplant supplied 140 horsepower, offering a premier cost of around 50km/h. Variations had been certainly produced, such as the self-propelled flak units, mounting a 20mm or 37mm anti-aircraft weapon, and a mobile launch control post the V-2 rocket, later incompatible. Along side its excellent flexibility and reliability, this 8-ton half-track is recognized as become a masterpiece in army vehicle design.