ICM Sd.Kfz.223, German Radio Communication Vehicle

Description

The German light four-wheel drive armoured vehicle Sd.Kfz.223 was a radio communication vehicle for reconnaissance units. It was designed by Eisenwerken Weserhutte on the Horch 801/EG chassis. 550 vehicles were produced between 1935 and 1944.

Light two-axis armoured radio vehicles were mostly working in Wehrmacht tank divisions. They took part in Polish and French campaigns, and then in Operation Barbarossa. The bad road conditions of Russia led to the understanding that light armoured cars have limited tactical mobility in difficult terrains. They were, however, much more effective in the German African Corps.

Markings Available

• Sd.Kfz.223, 2. Panzer Division, France, May 1940
• Sd.Kfz.223, 5. Panzer Division, DAK, Lybia, March 1941

Model Information

• Scale: 1:72
• Number of Parts: 57 + 2 (59 total)
• Length: 66 mm
• Height: 31 mm
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 217 x 135 x 32 mm