Italeri 2808 - 1/48 Opel Blitz Tankwagen Kfz.385 歐寶   [IT-2808S]

The Opel Blitz had been the key truck used by German forces through the 2nd World War. It absolutely was deployed extensively on all fronts in huge numbers, and had been consequently considered to be the “working mule” associated with Wehrmacht. As a result of the sturdy framework, the robust system of rigid axles with leaf springs and also the twin-wheels in the back, the Opel Blitz was able to carry a payload of over 3 tons. The 3,600 cc. motor had been simple to maintain and provided 75 hp. Thanks to its great flexibility it was the development platform for many unique outfits and variations while the Kfz. 385 “Tankwagen” utilized because so many typical refilling vehicle by German Luftwaffe. Because of the great from the road faculties, the automobile had been also in a position to are powered by crisis landing areas without pitch which, during conflict, characterized the atmosphere bases in Africa as well as in Russia. The car had been built with back gas tank utilizing the general pumping system, a simplified cabin with fabric roof and silencer with exhaust system, repositioned allowing the safe refilling of airplanes.