Sd.Kfz. 234/3

Sonderkraftfahrzeug
s.Pz.spahwg. 8x8



War Years Used
1944 - 1945
Crew
4
Speed
80 km/h
Fuel
240 liters
Consumption
40 / 100km - on
60 / 100km - off
Range
900 km
Wading
1200 mm
Armament
7.92mm MG 34 or 42
7.5cm L/24 StuK 37
Rounds
1950 - MG
50 - 75mm

   The SdKfz 234/3 was the support version of the improved Achtrad (8x8) series of heavy armored cars.
   It mounted an outdated 75mm gun, which could traverse only 12 degrees to either side.
   Their main role was to eliminate dug-in machine guns and antitank guns with direct high explosive fire.
   Armor penetration was better then the 2 cm, but it was never intended to go up against tanks.
   Opinion on deployment : One for the "Rats" - With only 88 made during the war, I'd hold off on this one. This vehicle was armed with a short 75 mm which were left over from the Pz. IV 's that were upgraded to F-2 's. I seriously doubt any German commander would allocate points towards building them!

Production rates
1944
1945
Total
88
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88

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