Sd.Kfz. 222 Leichter Panzerspähwagen 3rd Series

Plastic model kit for building a Sd.Kfz. 222 Light Armored Car (Third Series)

• 1:35 scale
• Dimensions LxW (built): 130.5 x 59.3 mm
• 380+ pieces
• Interior and engine replica
• Photo-etched parts included
• Upper and lower hull manufactured using the Slide Mold process
• not built/not painted
• Paint and glue not included

Hobby Boss currently has four Sd.Kfz. 222 in the program, which you can purchase here (if available): HB80149 German leichter Panzerspähwagen Sd.Kfz.222 mid HB82442 Sd.Kfz.222 Leichter Panzerspähwagen 2cm HB83815 Sd.Kfz. 222 Leichter Panzerspähwagen 1st Series HB83816 Sd.Kfz. 222 Leichter Panzerspähwagen 3rd Series

The engine mounted in the rear was a 67 kW Horch 3.5 petrol engine, giving a road speed of 80 km/h and an off-road speed of 40 km/h. It had a maximum range of 300 km.

The type used by the armored divisions' reconnaissance detachments served well in countries with a good road network, such as those in western Europe. However, on the Eastern Front and in North Africa, this class of vehicle was hampered by its relatively poor off-road capability. In these theaters it was gradually replaced in the reconnaissance role by the Sd.Kfz 250 half-track. The Sd.Kfz. 250/9 was the Sd.Kfz. 250 with the same turret as the Sd.Kfz. 222