kogyro Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 AUFKLAERUNGSPANZER 38(t) mit 2cm Kw.K.38 OU SD.KFZ 140/1 The Aufklarungspanzer 38(t) (SdKfz 140/1) was a reconnaissance tank that was produced in small numbers by converting existing Panzer 38(t) gun tanks. It was developed after the failure of the Panzer II Luchs (Lynx) and was a much simpler vehicle. The Aufklarungspanzer 38(t) was produced by removing the existing turret and much of the superstructure of the Panzer 38(t). A new superstructure was installed - this was almost square when seen from above and extended out across the top of the tracks, with sloped side and front armour. The new superstructure was slightly taller than the old design, while the rear deck was a little lower. The superstructure had to be heightened to make room for the commander and gunner, whose seats were suspended from the smaller armoured car turret used on most of them. Fifty of the vehicles were completed with the 2cm Hangelafette 38 turret as used on the SdKfz 234/1 armoured car. This had an open top with anti-grenade screens. Two were completed with a turret that carried the 7.5cm KwK 38 L/24 gun and the remained 18 weren't given turrets (these were probably meant to have been given the 7.5cm gun). All seventy were converted between February and March 1944. The vehicles were issued to armoured reconnaissance companies beginning in April 1944 and saw service on both the Western and Eastern fronts. Stats Production: 50 with 2cm guns, 70 in total Hull Length: 4.51m/ 14.8ft Hull Width: 2.14m/ 7.0ft Height: 2.17m/ 7.1ft Crew: 4 Weight: 9.75 tons Engine: Praga EPA/2 Max Speed: 42km/hr/ 26 miles Max Range: 210km/ 130 miles Armament: One 2cm KwK38 L/55 and one 7.92mm MG42 Armour Armour Front Side Rear Top/ Bottom Turret 30mm 8mm 8mm open Superstructure 50mm 15mm 15mm 8mm Hull 50mm 15mm 15mm 8mm Gun mantlet 30mm some pics from real tank Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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kogyro Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 some pics from kit the part above just a dry fit The suspension is movable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Don Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I love the Panzerkampfwagen II and III and the various offshoots of German AFV's produced based on their chassis/hulls. This looks like a sweet little kit. I may need to grab one. Any progress? Regards, Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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