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The half-track became known as the reliable feet for personnel belonging to armored divisions. 1943 saw the debut of the Ausf.D variant which had a simple construction to improve productivity. Approximately 10,000 Ausf.D were produced and were used up until the end of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Model\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a 1\/48 scale plastic assembly model kit of the German Mtl.SPW. Sd.Kfz.251\/1 Ausf.D. ★Length: 126mm. The smooth exterior and fearless style of the Sd.Kfz 251\/1 has been realistically reproduced. ★The interior and suspension area have a rich finish. ★The rear gate is depicted with separate parts. ★Assembly type tracks included. ★Kit includes commander and gunner figures in winter uniform and three kinds of decals. ★Accessories such as spare wheel, panzerschreck, and ammunition cases are included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51471894675723,"sku":"32564","price":20.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/tamiya-32564-sd_kfz_-2511-ausf_-d.jpg?v=1749113284"},{"product_id":"italeri-6199-1-72-sainte-mere-eglise-battle-set","title":"Sainte-Mère-Église [Battle Set]","description":"\u003cp\u003eWithin the overall strategic planning of the acclaimed operation ‘Overlord‘, the code name for the Allied landings on the beaches of Normandy, the French village of Sainte-Mère-Église played a key role. On battle plan maps it was rightly identified as an important road junction that the defending Germans could have used to carry out rapid counter attacks directed towards the Utah and Omaha beacheads. It was therefore strategically imortant to attack and quickly occupy the village with American airborne troops to support the landings. In the early hours of June 6, 1944, paratroopers of the famous 82nd and 101st US Airborne Divisions secured the small French town following a period of intense fighting. 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It was used to transport motorized infantry (Sd.Kfz.251\/1) and heavy weapons, sanitary, staff vehicles and communication vehicles were created on its basis. The armoured personnel carriers were in service with the German army throughout the Second World War and were used in all theaters of war. A total of 15252 vehicles were produced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eModification Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.A was produced in 1939-1940.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51497280405771,"sku":"35103","price":40.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/icm-35103-sd_kfz_-2511-ausf_-a-with-german-infantry-1.jpg?v=1751310060"},{"product_id":"icm-35106-1-35-sd-kfz-251-1-ausf-b","title":"Sd.Kfz. 251\/1 Ausf. B","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sd.Kfz.251 half-track armored personnel carrier was the primary armored transport vehicle of the German Wehrmacht. It was developed by the company Hanomag in 1938, based on the artillery tractor Sd.Kfz.11, with serial production starting in the summer of the following year. The Sd.Kfz.251 armored personnel carriers were produced in four main variants—Ausf.A, B, C, and D—and there were 23 different versions for various army needs, differentiated by their armament and equipment. The 251\/1 variant was the standard transport vehicle for the German motorized infantry, capable of carrying one squad of soldiers. These combat vehicles were in service with the German Army throughout World War II and were used on all theaters of combat, with a total of 15,252 units produced in various series and modifications. Among other armored personnel carriers produced during World War II, they were second only to the American M3 in terms of quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.B was the second variant in the line of these armored personnel carriers, with production beginning in the second half of 1939. Several changes were made to the vehicle’s design, mostly related to technological improvements, with the primary modification being the removal of observation slits on the side walls. Production of the Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.B continued until the end of 1940. Notable operations in which they participated include the occupation of the Balkans, Operation Barbarossa, and combat operations in North Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51497281945867,"sku":"35106","price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/icm-35106-sd_kfz_-2511-ausf_-b-1.jpg?v=1751310070"},{"product_id":"icm-ds3515-1-35-german-combat-vehicles-1940","title":"German Combat Vehicles (1940)","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarting on May 10, 1940, Operation Gelb, Wehrmacht formations invaded the territory of Holland, BEL and Luxembourg. The French commander-in-chief, General Gamelin, ordered the French army to engage in battle with units and subunits of the German troops. Fierce fighting unfolded, and the battle for France began.\u003cbr\u003e\nParts of the Wehrmacht advanced rapidly, which was largely facilitated by the high degree of motorization of the German armed forces. Tank units with the support of motorized infantry advanced in swift throws. Wedging into the battle formations of the French, the German army used the tactics of lightning war, also known as Blitzkrieg. 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These powerful munitions, weighing around 80 kg, had a range of approximately 2 km and were intended to break through enemy defences in both field and urban conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo improve mobility, launchers were mounted on various platforms. One such system was based on the Sd.Kfz. 251 armoured personnel carrier. It was equipped with three wooden or metal launch frames on each side, carrying rocket projectiles. Elevation was adjusted by changing the angle of the frames, while horizontal aiming was achieved by turning the entire vehicle. 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Its most recognisable feature was a powerful radio set equipped with a large folding frame antenna (Rahmenantenne). A total of 550 vehicles of this type were produced.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Sd.Kfz.260 and Sd.Kfz.261 modifications (Kleiner Panzerfunkwagen) were developed as specialised armoured radio vehicles for higher headquarters and communications units. They used the same armoured hull as the reconnaissance variants but lacked a turret and main armament, with the crew carrying only a submachine gun for self-defence. The absence of the turret provided sufficient interior space for a four-man crew and extensive radio equipment. 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The main modification to the Sd.Kfz. 251\/1 was the installation of framework structures along the sloped sides of the hull, each carrying three launch frames with rockets. The troop compartment accommodated a crew of 3–4 soldiers instead of ten panzergrenadiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing the vehicle for firing required considerable physical effort. The crew manually lifted and secured the launch frames to the side brackets. Due to the weight of the rockets and containers, reloading was a lengthy process. The launch frames could be elevated from +5° to +40° using a lifting mechanism. Horizontal aiming was performed by turning the entire vehicle. Two special pins mounted on the engine hood helped with precise positioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main purpose of the system was to provide fire support for tank and panzergrenadier formations. 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