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The SdKfz 250 was a half-track that was used by Germany during WWII. In general, there were two types of variants in the SdKfz 250 series. The first type was the Alte and Neu or old and new type which consisted of a series of modifications from the old version, namely to the shape and complexity of the design that led to the newer version. The other type of variant was the numbered type which consisted of SdKfz 250s modified for different jobs like the SdKfz/1 which was the first model in this variant series; the SdKfz 250/1 was the standard troop carrier version.
The differences between the new and old versions mainly was about the complexity to build and the chassis used. The engine and armament were the same for either new or old versions across the numbered versions. The SdKfz/1 had a Maybach HL 42 Engine that was capable of propelling it at speeds of up to 59 km/h. It also had an armament that consisted of two MG 34s and a crew numbering six men. Additionally any other weapons on board such as rifles were used for defensive measures. Armor thickness on the SdKfz 250/1 was about 14mm thick although defense was increased due to the fact that the armor was slanted. Read More...
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