Germany
Volkswagen Type 82 Kübelwagen (DAK)
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Plastic model kit |
This boxed set contains:
- 1 x Volkswagen Type 82 Kübelwagen (DAK) 1/16 scale light personnel carrier
German Army
Product Details
Highly detailed static plastic model
Clear & PE-Parts included
Optional steerable front wheels
Authentic DAK features e.g. sand ballon tyres
4 marking options
2 figures (Driver & General Field Marshal Rommel) included
DAK specific details included
History
The Type 82 Kübelwagen was one of the most widely used light utility vehicles of the German Armed Forces during World War II. Designed by Ferdinand Porsche and introduced in 1940, it became an essential means of transportation for infantry, armored and support units on virtually all fronts.
The Kübelwagen played an important role during the North African campaign from 1941 to 1943, serving with the German Africa Corps (DAK) and other German formations. Its lightweight construction, air-cooled rear engine and excellent cross-country mobility made it particularly suitable for the harsh desert environment.
To improve its performance in sandy terrain, vehicles operating in North Africa were often equipped with wider balloon tires. Additional fuel and water containers helped extend their operational range in the vast desert landscapes. Despite having only rear-wheel drive, the Type 82 proved remarkably versatile and reliable under challenging conditions.
The Kübelwagen was widely employed for liaison, reconnaissance, personnel transport and command duties. It served with a variety of German units during the fighting around Mersa Matruh, the battles in Tunisia and the Kasserine Pass campaign in early 1943. Vehicles of this type also saw service in Greece and other parts of the Mediterranean theater.
With more than 50,000 units produced, the Type 82 remained in service until the end of World War II and became one of the most recognizable German military utility vehicles of the conflict.
This boxed set contains:
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1*Volkswagen Type 82 Kübelwagen (DAK) 1/16 scale light personnel carrier
Product Details
Highly detailed static plastic model
Clear & PE-Parts included
Optional steerable front wheels
Authentic DAK features e.g. sand ballon tyres
4 marking options
2 figures (Driver & General Field Marshal Rommel) included
DAK specific details included
History
The Type 82 Kübelwagen was one of the most widely used light utility vehicles of the German Armed Forces during World War II. Designed by Ferdinand Porsche and introduced in 1940, it became an essential means of transportation for infantry, armored and support units on virtually all fronts.
The Kübelwagen played an important role during the North African campaign from 1941 to 1943, serving with the German Africa Corps (DAK) and other German formations. Its lightweight construction, air-cooled rear engine and excellent cross-country mobility made it particularly suitable for the harsh desert environment.
To improve its performance in sandy terrain, vehicles operating in North Africa were often equipped with wider balloon tires. Additional fuel and water containers helped extend their operational range in the vast desert landscapes. Despite having only rear-wheel drive, the Type 82 proved remarkably versatile and reliable under challenging conditions.
The Kübelwagen was widely employed for liaison, reconnaissance, personnel transport and command duties. It served with a variety of German units during the fighting around Mersa Matruh, the battles in Tunisia and the Kasserine Pass campaign in early 1943. Vehicles of this type also saw service in Greece and other parts of the Mediterranean theater.
With more than 50,000 units produced, the Type 82 remained in service until the end of World War II and became one of the most recognizable German military utility vehicles of the conflict.
