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Hobby Master 1/48 Ground Power Series HG1403 Sd. Kfz. 222 Leichter Panzerspahwagen (4x4) 19th Panzer Division, Russia (Soviet Union) 1943 (camouflage pattern)

True 1/48 scale.

Professionally painted.

Weathered finish.

Great attention to detail.

All markings are Tampoed (pad applied).

Rubber tracks roll.

Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic.

Highly collectable.

The Leichter Panzerspahwagen (loosely translated - “Light Armoured Scout Car”) four- wheel drive armoured cars based on the standard sPkw Horch 801 chassis. There are three main types of German four-wheeled armored cars, Sd.Kfz. 221, 222 and 223 with the 222 being most common. Germany produced approximately 989 Sd.Kfz 222 from 1935- 1944. The main differences between the types are weight, armament and turret construction. Early models had an anti-grenade screen on top of the turret but later models had re-designed turrets which allowed for better elevation of the guns.

In January 1943 the German 19th Panzer Division was involved in battles at Starobjelsk, Millerovo followed by Donez, Kharkov from February until March. In July and August they fought at Kursk and managed to escape being encircled. They joined the Panzergrenadier Division Grossdeutschland and fought several other battles sustaining heavy losses. The Sd.Kfz.222 played a vital role in reconnaissance on the Eastern Front.

Specifications for the Sd.Kfz. 222 Crew - 3 Performance Engine - Horch 3.5L or 3.8L V-8 producing 85 - 90 BHP Range On Road - 175 miles Off Road - 125 miles Speed On Road - 30 mph Off Road - 25 mph Weight - 4.7 tons

Dimensions Length - 15 ft 9 ins Width - 6 ft 5 ins Height - 6 ft 7 ins Ground Clearance - 10 ins Armament Main - 2 cm Kw.K. 30 or 38 (100 rounds. A.P. / 120 rounds. H.E. Secondary - 7.92 mm MG 34 (coaxial) (2,000 rounds)