Tamiya 35148 - 1/35 German 8T Semi Track SdKfz 7 - CA248 WWII 田宮軍事模型軍事製品 雙星孖星  [35148]

The next World War was known, among other things, as a research in supply and mobility. A great number of automobiles were developed, through the war, for differing purposes. Germany understood the significance of this very very early, and demonstrated effective usage of support cars during their effective "Blitzkriegs", at the beginning of the conflict. Of the many automobiles produced, the German Sd.Kfz 7 Half-Tracked Prime Mover stands apart as one of the many successful. This 8-ton semi-tracked vehicle ended up being utilized mainly by artillery units to tow the distinguished 88mm anti-aircraft weapon while the 150mm heavy field cannon. Developed by the Krauss-Maffei business, the essential construction of an automobile utilized a remodeled ladder type framework from a regular vehicle; a front suspension system system consisting of a transverse leaf spring and track rod; and a rear suspension system system with leaf springss and torsion pubs which were matched to compound track rollers typical of German army automobiles of the time. The Maybach made powerplant provided 140 horsepower, giving a premier rate of around 50km/h. Variations had been produced, including the self-propelled flak units, mounting a 20mm or 37mm anti-aircraft gun, and a mobile launch control post for the V-2 rocket, later in conflict. Featuring its exceptional versatility and reliability, this 8-ton half-track is seen as a masterpiece in armed forces vehicle design.