Sd.Kfz. 234/4 s.Pz.spahwg. 8x8 Pakwagen War Years Used 1944 - 1945 Crew 3 Speed 80 km/h Fuel 240 litres Consumption 40 / 100km - on 60 / 100km - off Range 900 km Wading 1200 mm Armament 7.92mm MG 34 or42 7.5cm L/46 PaK 40 Rounds 1950 - MG 12 - 75mm •   This was a late war conversion of the 234/3. •   The turretless design of this particular vehicle was an emergency measure to increase the number of mobile antitank guns in 1945. •   The design had a number of disadvantages in combat. •   To accommodate the larger gun mount, the rear driving position had to be eliminated, reducing the vehicles tactical maneuverability. •   The fighting compartment was very cramped and only 12 rounds for the main gun could be carried. •   The limited traverse of the turretless 7.5 cm gun mounting required that the entire vehicle be aimed in the general direction of firing, exactly like an assault gun. •   The long 7.5 cm L/46 PaK 40 antitank gun was a very accurate and reliable weapon, capable of penetrating the frontal turret armor of Shermans and T-34 tanks at ranges up to 1500 meters. •   Opinion on deployment : One for the "Rats" - The 234/4 wouldn't be a bad choice for War #2. Production Rates 1944 1945 Total 25 64 89 Click the Toten to go back.