During WWII the German Army used Schwerer Panzerspähwagen or Heavy armored
reconnaissance vehicles to scout ahead and determine the enemy strength and report back to
the main units. In spite of its size and weight the Puma was very fast and only equipped with 5cm
gun to fight Allied reconnaissance units. One unique feature of the Sd. Kfz. 234/2 was the ability
of the radio operator who was located in the rear of the vehicle to actually drive the vehicle in
reverse in emergency cases.

The 2nd Panzer Division was formed in 1935 and took part in the action in Poland and France
notably at Dunkirk. In 1940 the Division was sent back to Poland to perform occupation duties
until in 1941 when they took part in the Balkan Campaign and then the Russian Front in
September 1941. The 2nd took part in the battles of Moscow and Kursk where the German Army
suffered heavy losses. In 1944 the 2nd Panzer Division was sent to France for R&R and ended
up fighting in Normandy. The Division was almost entirely destroyed in the Falaise Pocket but
was rebuilt and fought at the Battle of the Bulge and defense of the Rhine. When they were finally
defeated in 1945 the 2nd Panzer Division surrendered to the American Army.


Specifications Sd. Kfz. 234/2 Puma

Built by -  Büssing-NAG

Crew X 4

Performance
Engine - air-cooled Tatra 103/12 cylinder/220hp
Fuel Capacity - 360 litres
Range
Road - 900 km
Cross Country - 600 km
Maximum Speed - 90 km/h

Weight - 11,740 kg

Dimensions
Height - 2.28 m
Length - 6.80 m (with gun)
Width - 2.40 m
Armor - 5/30 mm

Armament
1 X 50 mm KwK 39/1 L/60 (55 rounds)
1 X 7.92 mm MG42 (1050 rounds)
smoke dischargers

Armor
9 – 30 mm
Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series
HG4301
Sd. Kfz. 234/2 "Puma"
2nd Pz. Division, Normandy (France), 1944"
True 1/72 scale.

Professionally painted.

Weathered finish.

Great attention to detail.

All markings are Tampoed (pad applied).

Rubber wheels roll.

Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic.

Highly collectable.
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