Sd.Kfz.254
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2 29 February 2020, 19:40
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Well made, no question about it. But I didn't know something like that existed in WWII?
It has tracks but they don't tough the ground?
1 March 2020, 01:19
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This was a real and produced vehicle. Ingenious design concept to maximize performance for on and off road mobility. Completely avoids the timeless argument of which is better - wheels or tracks? How about both!
Historical records indicate that a total of 140 units were built with the new designation RK-7 (Räder-Kettenfahrgestell), although they were named as Sd.Kfz. 254 by the Wehrmacht.
The vehicle featured a wheel-cum-track layout and a diesel motor. The wheels were lowered when it was used on roads and retracted for tracked movement cross-country.
I wonder how reliable and effective the design proved to be. The low production numbers may tell.
Great build on an interesting vehicle.
1 March 2020, 13:03
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Thanks mates! And, thanks Brian for your excellent explanation of the real machine. A "Google" search for "Saurer 254" will find photos of the original beast, for all who are interested...
1 March 2020, 15:17
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The maintenance was probably the main issue. I understand that a small number was converted into a recovery vehicle : kfzderwehrmacht.de/H..54_m__inst__kw_.html
1 March 2020, 16:48
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