Sd.Kfz. 2 Type 170VK, Germany military radio car, WW II era The Mercedes-Benz 170 VK exemplified the German Wehrmacht’s need for rugged, adaptable support vehicles during WWII. Its design balanced civilian comfort with military necessity, and its simplicity made it reliable in the field. Though not heavily armored or armed, some versions featured field adjustments or were used as staff cars. Though they were typically assigned to logistics units, signals detachments, and officer transportation roles. Manufacturer: MASTER BOX Availability: In stock SKU: Master Box 3531 $25.00 Custom wishlist OK Add to wishlist Add to compare list Email a friend The Sd.Kfz. 2 Type 170, also known as the German Radio Car, was a significant military vehicle in World War II. It was developed from the civilian Mercedes 170 V and produced for the German Wehrmacht between 1938 and 1942. The vehicle was designed for various non-combat support roles, including transport, communication, and reconnaissance. With over 19,000 units built, it became the second-most produced German light open military vehicle of World War II, following the Volkswagen Kübelwagen. The 170 VK was versatile, produced in several military variants: Kfz. 1: Standard open personnel carrier (Kübelwagen-type). Kfz. 2: Light radio car, equipped with communication gear and antenna mounts. Kfz. 3: Field equipment vehicle with a larger rear compartment, sometimes fitted with cable reels or other field equipment used as surveying vehicle. Products specifications Attribute name Attribute value Country Germany Sub Group Command/Radio Vehicle Group Transport Wars 1948 Arab-Israeli War, 1958 Lebanese Crisis, Cuban Revolution, Greek Civil War, Lebanese Civil War, Nicaraguan Revolution, Rhodesian Bush War, Vietnam War, WWII Side Axis Scale 1/35 Vehicle Common Name MB Type 17VK. Turen, Mercedes Benz 17V (W136) Vehicle Type Sd.Kfz. 2 Type 17 Product tags Axis (477) , Germany (666) , Lebanon (21) , Israel (14) , Britain (173) , Command/Radio Vehicle (16) , South Africa (7) , Cuba (28) , Transport (150) , New Zealand (11) , Egypt (18) , Canada (14) , Greece (13) , India (3) , Australia (5) , South Vietnam (4) , Rhodesia (2) , Saudi Arabia (2) , Sd.Kfz. 2 Type 17 (1) , Mercedes Benz 17V (W136) (4) , MB Type 17VK. TurenWWII (1)
