Germany Leichter Panzerspahwagen(2cm) Mid Version The Sd.Kfz. 222's development and deployment were marked by its success in early campaigns against unprepared opponents, but it faced significant vulnerabilities when confronting well-equipped Allied forces. The vehicle's armor-piercing vulnerability was discovered during tests, leading to its eventual replacement by the Sd.Kfz. 234 Puma. The Sd.Kfz. 222's history is a testament to the complexities of armored vehicle development and the impact of engineering compromises on battlefield performance. Manufacturer: Hobby Boss Availability: In stock SKU: Hobby Boss 80149 $30.00 Custom wishlist OK Add to wishlist Add to compare list Email a friend This version of the vehicle was armed with a 2 cm KwK 30 L/55 autocannon and one MG 13 machine gun; full designation was Leichter Panzerspähwagen (2 cm). The crew was increased to three by the addition of a gunner, relieving the commander of that task. In 1938, the MG 13 was replaced by an MG 34, and in 1942 the KwK 30 was replaced by the faster-firing KwK 38 of the same calibre. Production ran from 1937 to late 1943, with at least 990 vehicles produced. Products specifications Attribute name Attribute value Country Germany Sub Group Armoured Car Group AFV Wars WWII Side Axis Vehicle Common Name Leichter Panzerspahwagen Scale 1/35 Vehicle Type Sd.Kfz. 222 Main Weapon 2 cm KwK 3 L/55 Used By Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Italy Product tags Axis (477) , Germany (666) , WWII (444) , Croatia (48) , Hungary (109) , Bulgaria (84) , AFV (156) , Italy (93) , Armoured Car (44) , Sd.Kfz. 222 (2) , Leichter Panzerspahwagen2 cm KwK 3 L/55 (3)
