Forces of Valor German 1943 Sd. Kfz. 7/2 with 37mm Anti-Aircraft Gun Eastern Front Vehicle Multi-Colored

Forces of Valor German 1943 Sd. Kfz. 7/2 with 37mm Anti-Aircraft Gun Eastern Front Vehicle UNXV5101 Forces Of Valor

Development of the Sd. Kfz. 7 can be traced back to a 1934 requirement for an eight-ton (7.87 tons) half-track. The vehicle first appeared in 1938 and was destined to be used mainly as the tractor for the 8.8 cm FlaK gun and the 15 cm sFH 18 150 mm howitzer. The Sd. Kfz. 7 also became the basis of a number of self-propelled anti-aircraft variants based on 20 mm and 37 mm flak types in use. Further because of its heavy power it often found use as a recovery vehicle. The vehicle could carry gun crews of up to 12 men in theatre-type seats. Under the seats was storage room for various tools and the whole vehicle was spacious enough to carry their kit. The rear of the vehicle housed an enclosed compartment for storage of ammunition, though a second ammunition carrier was desirable. The tractor could tow loads up to 8,000 kg (17,600 lb.) in weight. Most were fitted with a winch. The windscreen was able to fold down and a canvas roof could be erected. A number were also constructed with a hard top, but this was less common in service. A later simplified type appeared with a timber frame truck-type layout, the ammunition being stored behind the drivers station and the gun crew having space on wooden benches behind. Features: - Constructed of both die cast metal and plastic. - Chassis and gun are metal. - Elevating barrel. - Wheels roll. - Rotating gun. - Accurate markings and insignia.