Tamiya 1/35 German 8T Semi Track SdKfz 7 - CA248 WWII #35148  [35148]

The next World War had been known, among other items, as a report in supply and flexibility. A lot of cars were developed, throughout the war, for differing purposes. Germany realized the importance of this extremely very early, and demonstrated effective utilization of support vehicles throughout 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 among the many effective. This 8-ton semi-tracked car was used primarily by artillery devices to tow the well-known 88mm anti-aircraft gun and also the 150mm hefty industry cannon. Produced by the Krauss-Maffei business, the basic construction of a vehicle used a remodeled ladder kind framework from a regular truck; a front suspension system system consisting of a transverse leaf springtime and track rod; and a rear suspension system with leaf springss and torsion bars that were matched to compound track rollers typical of German armed forces vehicles of the time. The Maybach made powerplant provided 140 horsepower, offering a premier rate of around 50km/h. Variations had been produced, including the self-propelled flak units, mounting a 20mm or 37mm anti-aircraft weapon, and a mobile launch control post for the V-2 rocket, late in conflict. With its excellent flexibility and reliability, this 8-ton half-track is considered to be a masterpiece in military vehicle design.