Italeri 510006757 - 1:35 Dt. Sd.Kfz.234/1 (2cm)

Country Germany
SKILL 3
Model Dim. 17,1 cm
Box Dim. 345 x 242 x 60 mm

RUBBER TIRES - PHOTO-ETCHED FRET - DECALS FOR 3 VERSIONS - COLOR ISTRUCTION SHEET

The armored cars of the Schwerer Panzerspähwagen Sd.Kfz. 234 series were produced by the German war industry during the final phase of the Second World War. They were distinguished by their high manufacturing quality, combining mobility, operational flexibility, and offensive capability. The design represented an excellent balance of all-terrain speed, protection, and firepower, effectively incorporating the operational experience gained by the Wehrmacht during the early years of the conflict. On roads, the vehicle could reach a top speed of 85 km/h. Among the various versions produced, the Sd.Kfz. 234/1 often served as a command vehicle. Also deployed in forward reconnaissance missions, it was equipped with a 20 mm KwK 30 cannon mounted in an open-topped turret, capable of providing infantry support fire against lightly armored targets.