Produktbeschreibung
The rough terrain of the vast Russian steppes proved challenging for the four-wheeled Sd Kfz 222 Armoured Car, so in March 1942 it was suggested that the small Sd Kfz 250 half-track might be a better choice for the reconnaissance role.
Three prototype vehicles of the Sd Kfz 250/9 design were sent to Russia and immediately proved far more capable of coping with the extensive cross-country distances encountered than wheeled vehicles.
In May 1943 production of the Sd Kfz 250/9 "Armoured Car" on the Alte version began. The turret, complete with 2cm KwK38 and MG34, from the Sd Kfz 222 armoured car was transplanted onto a new armoured roof.
When production of the Alte version of the Sd Kfz 250 was replaced by the simplified Neu (New) version the /9 version was continued. However, the turret was changed to the later type as found on the Sd Kfz 234/1 Puma 8-wheeled armoured car. This had the newer, more versatile, Hangelafette (swinging mount) for the 2cm KwK38 gun and the MG42 was now fitted.
In Flames Of War -
In Flames of War you can take the Sd Kfz 250/9 instead of the Sd Kfz 222 armoured cars in Armoured Car Patrols (page 32 Festung Europa). They can also be used with a Panzer Lehr Armoured Car Patrol instead of the Sd Kfz 234/2 Puma (page 34 Villers-Bocage).
The 2cm cannon has self-defence anti-aircraft capability and is great for shooting up infantry, soft transport or even light armoured vehicles. A must if you're considering building an Aufklärungsschwadron that will include an armoured car patrol.
The Sd Kfz 250/9 has Half-tracked mobility, Front Armour 1, Side 0 and Top 0, and it is armed with a co-ax MG and a 2cm KwK38 gun.
The 2cm KwK38 gun has a Range of 16"/40cm, ROF 3, AT 5 and FP 5+. It is also a Self-defence anti-aircraft gun giving it the ability to fire at aircraft attacking its own platoon. |
