The German Wehrmacht demand ordered in 1942 the development of an easy semi-track load carring automobile, which would change the existing 3 and 5 ton tractors. Bussing/NAG was granted utilizing the agreement as well as in 1943 the manufacturing started at a low rate. The non armoured load carrier with a canvas transformed into armoured Flak companies. The track suspension had been similar to the one useful for the Panther tanks. A complete of 825 sWS automobiles had been constructed from 1943 to 1945."",0"