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Hobby Master 1/48 Ground Power Series HG1404 Sd. Kfz. 222 Leichter Panzerspahwagen (4x4) 15th Panzer Division, DAK, Libya 1942 (WH-1226481)

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 May and June 1942 the main objective of the German Army was to capture and hold Tobruk, Libya. In January 1941 the British forced an Italian retreat but reinforced by the Germans under the leadership of Rommel counterattacked but this was repelled. In May the Germans made another attempt to capture Tobruk and on June 21, 1942 Rommel succeeded. On November 13, 1942 the British once again captured Tobruk. The 15th Panzer Division was formed on November 1, 1940 arriving in North Africa in April 1942. On May 9, 1943 the 15th was destroyed.

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)