Sd.Kfz.251 " Hanomag " , Half' - Track German Infantry Mainstay
By : Waffen Armee
history
In World War 2 , the German military to apply the concept to make a successful Blitzkrieg war Germany controls Europe . With the combination of concentration of forces tank division , mechanical infantry and air power support , Germany quickly defeated Poland , the Netherlands , Belgium , France and other countries through the tactics and strategy . One of the vehicles that became icons of German mechanical army is Sd.Kfz.251 half track ( Sonderkraftfahrzeug 251 ) is also commonly known as the " Hanomag " . The vehicle is being used by the Germans as the bearer of the panzergrenadiers which is mechanically German infantry mobility in order to follow his tank division .
Tanks and aircraft are military equipment that car , it can quickly move from place to place , but the infantry is not a machine that can be driven to follow the movement of the tank continuously. In addition to carrying weapons and supplies each weighing dozens of kilograms , they often have to pass through heavy fields in the natural course of exertion . Using the transport vehicle at the forefront of course a risk , besides not equipped with armor , the average vehicle wheel will traverse difficult terrain traversed usual heavy tanks .
Because the German military decided to equip infantry transport vehicle mechanical forces that not only can follow the mobility armored divisions but also has armor to protect infanefri carries. This vehicle will follow the armored divisions and infantry so soon lose contact with the opponent . Thus both energy and infantry conditions still remain awake until the battle occurred .
Manufacturer Hanomag in Germany respond to the needs of the German military by making Sd.Kfz.251 . One of the vehicles being the most famous World War 2 . These vehicles as the Germans always appear wherever located. With the basic functions as a troop carrier , which later Sd.Kfz.251 can also perform various functions other military vehicles . Produced up to 15 252 units of various variants .
Sd.Kfz.251 designed and built by Hanomag German manufacturer to meet the demand for armored infantry vehicle mechanically to protect the infantry from a small caliber bullet or artillery fragments . Sd.Kfz.251 armor coated with a thickness varying between 6mm - 14.5 mm , the armor -shaped steel plates that were prepared using the rivet on his body with the placement angle tilted to raise the level of protection . It's just not equip Hanomag Sd.Kfz.251 the roof , so it is still prone to throw a grenade from an opponent or attack aircraft . For protection from infantry attack the opponent and giving fire support functions , Sd.Kfz.251 equipped rifle MG34 or MG42 machine with a 7.92 mm caliber bullet . In the field application , a rifle is often added at the rear of the machine that can be used to block the opponent's aircraft .
Sd.Kfz.251 half- track system which is a blend of the front tire that functioned as steering and propulsion system as a chain . By using this concept , Sd.Kfz.251 can traverse natural terrain like a tank and driven like a wheeled vehicle . This concept proved to be superior than the usual wheeled vehicles in his time .
Production begins Sd.Kfz.251 A model produced in 1939 and the B model manufactured in 1940. Both have the characteristic of protective armor trapezoidal front engine and has a hatch to the engine coolant . Model B then eliminate the vision slit in the infantry compartment . Model C produced mid 1940 machine using a form of protective armor that is simpler than the models A and B. Model C produced more than the previous model , although the model C is still considered too complex to be produced but the production lasted until early 1943 . At early 1943 Hanomag re designing a new model , the D models that use more simple design and reduce the number of small armor plates . The most striking difference is visible from the model A , B and C to D is a model of steel plate forms the side and rear , also the design of the rear door .
Sd.Kfz.251 drive track section using slack tracks that do not require the return rollers , each equipped with rubber pads track . While the system uses a system of overlapping and interleaved wheels also used in tanks Panther , Tiger and King Tiger . This system is proven to equally distribute the pressure on the soil surface , so Sd.Kfz.251 in claims have superior cross-field capability than half tracks made in other countries .
However, the disadvantage of this system is the complexity of the replacement ( due to overlap each other , so sometimes other parts that are not defective must be removed as well ) and weak on muddy or snowy terrain , mud or snow which entered into between the wheel and the drying up / freezes , causing congestion wheels .
In its application in the field Sd.Kfz.251 was not only serves as a vehicle infantry panzergrenadiers bearers . At least 23 variants made from a base standard bearers of infantry , flamethrowers version , an armed version of the flak anti-aircraft guns , anti-tank cannon armed version and others.
Variations recorded official :
Sd.Kfz . 251/1 - " Schützenpanzerwagen " . Standard personnel carrier - the basic version Infantry carrier
251/1 I - Schutzenpanzerwagen version with additional radio communications .
251/1 II - " Stuka zu fuss" / Stuka zu fuss ( Stuka running ) . Version of the 280mm caliber rocket launcher Wurfkoerper / 320mm .
Sd.Kfz . 251/1 - " Falke " . Version carrier infrared detection equipment , used in pairs with the Sd.Kfz . 251/20 " Uhu " .
Sd.Kfz . 251/2 - Schützenpanzerwagen Granatwerfer . Version bearers 81mm caliber mortar GrW34 .
Sd.Kfz . 251/3 - " Funkpanzerwagen " / Mittlere Kommandopanzerwagen . Command version with radio communication equipment . ( Model C and Model D )
Sd.Kfz . 251/4 - Schützenpanzerwagen Munition und Zubehör für des leIG18 . Version towing cannons Pak 38 , Pak 40 and leFH 18 .
Sd.Kfz . 251/5 - Schützenpanzerwagen für Pionierzug . Assault Engineer vehicle version .
Sd.Kfz . 251/6 - Mittlere Funkpanzerwagen ( Kommandopanzerwagen ) . Version command to complete the map , cipher and encoding machines .
Sd.Kfz . 251/7 - Pionierpanzerwagen . Version Assault Engineer vehicle equipped bridge on the right side of his left attack .
Sd.Kfz . 251/8 - Krankenpanzerwagen . Ambulance version can load the 8 patients with a place to sit or 4 patients with a sitting area and 2 to lie .
Sd.Kfz . 251/9 - " Stummel " Schützenpanzerwagen ( 7.5 cm KwK37 ) . Cannon armed version of the low pressure which is a 75mm L/24 cannon tanks stug III .
Sd.Kfz . 251/10 - Schützenpanzerwagen ( 3.7 cm Pak ) . Version armed Pak 36 anti-tank gun caliber 37mm , intended to aid the shot .
Sd.Kfz . 251/11 - Fernsprechpanzerwagen . Version of the phone carrier and cable assemblies .
Sd.Kfz . 251/12 - Messtrupp und Gerätpanzerwagen . Version reconnaissance for artillery units .
Sd.Kfz . 251/13 - Schallaufnahmepanzerwagen . Voice recorder version for artillery units .
Sd.Kfz . 251/14 - Schallaufnahmepanzerwagen . Same with Sd.Kfz.251/13 .
Sd.Kfz . 251/15 - Lichtauswertepanzerwagen . Versions of Flash spotting carrier for artillery units .
Sd.Kfz . 251/16 - Flammpanzerwagen . Flamethrower version which has two flamethrowers equipment .
Sd.Kfz . 251/17 - Schützenpanzerwagen ( 2 cm ) . Version carrier KwK38 caliber anti-aircraft guns 2cm .
Sd.Kfz . 251/18 - Beobachtungspanzerwagen . Artillery observation version , to see the results of artillery fire .
Sd.Kfz . 251/19 - Fernsprechbetriebspanzerwagen . Telephone exchange vehicle .
Sd.Kfz . 251/20 - Schützenpanzerwagen ( Infrarotscheinwerfer ) . Version carrier infrared spotlights 60cm . It was first used in 1944 and dubbed " Uhu " or Owl . Used Panther tanks that have helped infrared equipment , as INFA 's red spotlights Pather has a limited range .
Sd.Kfz . 251/21 - Schützenpanzerwagen ( Drilling MG151s ) . Version carrier three anti-aircraft guns were assembled into a single MG151 . Initially using 15mm caliber version and replaced with a 20mm caliber .
Sd.Kfz . 251/22 - 7.5 cm L/46 auf PaK40 Mittlerer Schützenpanzerwagen . Version hunter tanks equipped Pak 40 anti-tank gun caliber 75mm .
Sd.Kfz . 251 /23 - 2 cm in Hängelafette 38 auf Mittlerer Schützenpanzerwagen . Reconnaissance version of the same dome equipped with a dome Sd.Kfz.234 / 1 .
specification
Type : Half - track armored personnel carrier
Country of origin : Germany
Year of Operation : 1939-1945 .
Operator : Nazi Germany , Romania , Hungary
Period : World War II
Weight : 7.81 tonnes
Length : 5.80 m
Width : 2.10 m
Height : 1.75 m
The crew : 2 + 10
Armoured : 6-14.5 mm
The main weapon : MG 34 / MG 42 ( base variant )
Secondary Weapon : MG 34 / MG 42 ( base variant )
Engine: Maybach HL 42 6 - cylinder petrol engine 100 PS ( 99 hp , 74 kW )
Power / weight : 12.8 hp / ton
Suspension : Half track
Maximum distance : 300 km
Speed : 52.5 km / h
note
Sd.Kfz.251 Hanomag - often dubbed by German and Allied soldiers . Hanomag is actually the name of the manufacturer.
Originally Sd.Kfz.251 models AC - painted dark gray color by the manufacturer as a military standard . Then later models C and D painted dark yellow . The application of camouflage usually by field units each with camouflage , camouflage Sd.Kfz.251 so much variety that you can find .
- Track Sd.Kfz.251 made of quality materials and equipped with rubber pads to make this track durable and long lasting , although it must be redeemed by the expensive production cost .
- Reason Sd.Kfz.251 given both anti- aircraft weapons and anti-tank apart because Sd.Kfz.251 able to be modified as needed . Another reason is because of modifications to the Sd.Kfz.251 cheaper than producing tanks such as the Panzer IV Flakpanzer Wilberwind as well , although to be paid by the weakness Sd.Kfz.251 thin armor .
Although mass - produced , but the number Sd.Kfz.251 is insufficient for the entire infantry . Panzergrenadiers which is often a mechanical infantry riding on the tanks were there , this was also the allies .
- Often times people think Sd.Kfz.251 is long chassis version of the Sd.Kfz.250 , although similar but different Sd.Kfz.250 Sd.Kfz.251 and manufacturer and designer . Sd.Kfz.250 created and designed by the manufacturer Demag , while Sd.Kfz.251 created and designed by the manufacturer Hanomag .
Americans also have Halftrack , the M3 Halftrack . In terms of the number of M3 is much more than the Sd.Kfz.251 . M3 and its variants produced up to 43,000 units , far more than 15 252 units produced Sd.Kfz.251 . M3 was adopted from the design of the truck is converted into Halftrack , besides the M3 does not have armor like Sd.Kfz.251 .
Both front - wheel steering Sd.Kfz.251 only serves as a vehicle and do not have the mobility of the engine .
- Beyond that Czechoslovakia also produced Sd.Kfz.251 made in Praga and Tatra manufacturer after World War 2 is complete . were then given destination OT - 810 . Unlike the Sd.Kfz.251 , OT - 810 is equipped armor and the roof has water cooled diesel engine . 2400 OT - 810 units have been manufactured to military Czechoslovakia until 1980.
- If Germany and America have Halftrack , English believe in the Universal Carrier that uses full track . Soviet ? Country with millions of ground troops is not using half tracks for infantry transport needs , the only available option ordinary truck or riding in existing tanks . Many Soviet tanks left right and turretnya chassis welded iron bars which serve to grip the Soviet infantry riding .
sources :
sdkfz251.com
ww2incolor.com
en.wikipedia.com
By : Waffen Armee
history
In World War 2 , the German military to apply the concept to make a successful Blitzkrieg war Germany controls Europe . With the combination of concentration of forces tank division , mechanical infantry and air power support , Germany quickly defeated Poland , the Netherlands , Belgium , France and other countries through the tactics and strategy . One of the vehicles that became icons of German mechanical army is Sd.Kfz.251 half track ( Sonderkraftfahrzeug 251 ) is also commonly known as the " Hanomag " . The vehicle is being used by the Germans as the bearer of the panzergrenadiers which is mechanically German infantry mobility in order to follow his tank division .
Tanks and aircraft are military equipment that car , it can quickly move from place to place , but the infantry is not a machine that can be driven to follow the movement of the tank continuously. In addition to carrying weapons and supplies each weighing dozens of kilograms , they often have to pass through heavy fields in the natural course of exertion . Using the transport vehicle at the forefront of course a risk , besides not equipped with armor , the average vehicle wheel will traverse difficult terrain traversed usual heavy tanks .
Because the German military decided to equip infantry transport vehicle mechanical forces that not only can follow the mobility armored divisions but also has armor to protect infanefri carries. This vehicle will follow the armored divisions and infantry so soon lose contact with the opponent . Thus both energy and infantry conditions still remain awake until the battle occurred .
Manufacturer Hanomag in Germany respond to the needs of the German military by making Sd.Kfz.251 . One of the vehicles being the most famous World War 2 . These vehicles as the Germans always appear wherever located. With the basic functions as a troop carrier , which later Sd.Kfz.251 can also perform various functions other military vehicles . Produced up to 15 252 units of various variants .
Sd.Kfz.251 designed and built by Hanomag German manufacturer to meet the demand for armored infantry vehicle mechanically to protect the infantry from a small caliber bullet or artillery fragments . Sd.Kfz.251 armor coated with a thickness varying between 6mm - 14.5 mm , the armor -shaped steel plates that were prepared using the rivet on his body with the placement angle tilted to raise the level of protection . It's just not equip Hanomag Sd.Kfz.251 the roof , so it is still prone to throw a grenade from an opponent or attack aircraft . For protection from infantry attack the opponent and giving fire support functions , Sd.Kfz.251 equipped rifle MG34 or MG42 machine with a 7.92 mm caliber bullet . In the field application , a rifle is often added at the rear of the machine that can be used to block the opponent's aircraft .
Sd.Kfz.251 half- track system which is a blend of the front tire that functioned as steering and propulsion system as a chain . By using this concept , Sd.Kfz.251 can traverse natural terrain like a tank and driven like a wheeled vehicle . This concept proved to be superior than the usual wheeled vehicles in his time .
Production begins Sd.Kfz.251 A model produced in 1939 and the B model manufactured in 1940. Both have the characteristic of protective armor trapezoidal front engine and has a hatch to the engine coolant . Model B then eliminate the vision slit in the infantry compartment . Model C produced mid 1940 machine using a form of protective armor that is simpler than the models A and B. Model C produced more than the previous model , although the model C is still considered too complex to be produced but the production lasted until early 1943 . At early 1943 Hanomag re designing a new model , the D models that use more simple design and reduce the number of small armor plates . The most striking difference is visible from the model A , B and C to D is a model of steel plate forms the side and rear , also the design of the rear door .
Sd.Kfz.251 drive track section using slack tracks that do not require the return rollers , each equipped with rubber pads track . While the system uses a system of overlapping and interleaved wheels also used in tanks Panther , Tiger and King Tiger . This system is proven to equally distribute the pressure on the soil surface , so Sd.Kfz.251 in claims have superior cross-field capability than half tracks made in other countries .
However, the disadvantage of this system is the complexity of the replacement ( due to overlap each other , so sometimes other parts that are not defective must be removed as well ) and weak on muddy or snowy terrain , mud or snow which entered into between the wheel and the drying up / freezes , causing congestion wheels .
In its application in the field Sd.Kfz.251 was not only serves as a vehicle infantry panzergrenadiers bearers . At least 23 variants made from a base standard bearers of infantry , flamethrowers version , an armed version of the flak anti-aircraft guns , anti-tank cannon armed version and others.
Variations recorded official :
Sd.Kfz . 251/1 - " Schützenpanzerwagen " . Standard personnel carrier - the basic version Infantry carrier
251/1 I - Schutzenpanzerwagen version with additional radio communications .
251/1 II - " Stuka zu fuss" / Stuka zu fuss ( Stuka running ) . Version of the 280mm caliber rocket launcher Wurfkoerper / 320mm .
Sd.Kfz . 251/1 - " Falke " . Version carrier infrared detection equipment , used in pairs with the Sd.Kfz . 251/20 " Uhu " .
Sd.Kfz . 251/2 - Schützenpanzerwagen Granatwerfer . Version bearers 81mm caliber mortar GrW34 .
Sd.Kfz . 251/3 - " Funkpanzerwagen " / Mittlere Kommandopanzerwagen . Command version with radio communication equipment . ( Model C and Model D )
Sd.Kfz . 251/4 - Schützenpanzerwagen Munition und Zubehör für des leIG18 . Version towing cannons Pak 38 , Pak 40 and leFH 18 .
Sd.Kfz . 251/5 - Schützenpanzerwagen für Pionierzug . Assault Engineer vehicle version .
Sd.Kfz . 251/6 - Mittlere Funkpanzerwagen ( Kommandopanzerwagen ) . Version command to complete the map , cipher and encoding machines .
Sd.Kfz . 251/7 - Pionierpanzerwagen . Version Assault Engineer vehicle equipped bridge on the right side of his left attack .
Sd.Kfz . 251/8 - Krankenpanzerwagen . Ambulance version can load the 8 patients with a place to sit or 4 patients with a sitting area and 2 to lie .
Sd.Kfz . 251/9 - " Stummel " Schützenpanzerwagen ( 7.5 cm KwK37 ) . Cannon armed version of the low pressure which is a 75mm L/24 cannon tanks stug III .
Sd.Kfz . 251/10 - Schützenpanzerwagen ( 3.7 cm Pak ) . Version armed Pak 36 anti-tank gun caliber 37mm , intended to aid the shot .
Sd.Kfz . 251/11 - Fernsprechpanzerwagen . Version of the phone carrier and cable assemblies .
Sd.Kfz . 251/12 - Messtrupp und Gerätpanzerwagen . Version reconnaissance for artillery units .
Sd.Kfz . 251/13 - Schallaufnahmepanzerwagen . Voice recorder version for artillery units .
Sd.Kfz . 251/14 - Schallaufnahmepanzerwagen . Same with Sd.Kfz.251/13 .
Sd.Kfz . 251/15 - Lichtauswertepanzerwagen . Versions of Flash spotting carrier for artillery units .
Sd.Kfz . 251/16 - Flammpanzerwagen . Flamethrower version which has two flamethrowers equipment .
Sd.Kfz . 251/17 - Schützenpanzerwagen ( 2 cm ) . Version carrier KwK38 caliber anti-aircraft guns 2cm .
Sd.Kfz . 251/18 - Beobachtungspanzerwagen . Artillery observation version , to see the results of artillery fire .
Sd.Kfz . 251/19 - Fernsprechbetriebspanzerwagen . Telephone exchange vehicle .
Sd.Kfz . 251/20 - Schützenpanzerwagen ( Infrarotscheinwerfer ) . Version carrier infrared spotlights 60cm . It was first used in 1944 and dubbed " Uhu " or Owl . Used Panther tanks that have helped infrared equipment , as INFA 's red spotlights Pather has a limited range .
Sd.Kfz . 251/21 - Schützenpanzerwagen ( Drilling MG151s ) . Version carrier three anti-aircraft guns were assembled into a single MG151 . Initially using 15mm caliber version and replaced with a 20mm caliber .
Sd.Kfz . 251/22 - 7.5 cm L/46 auf PaK40 Mittlerer Schützenpanzerwagen . Version hunter tanks equipped Pak 40 anti-tank gun caliber 75mm .
Sd.Kfz . 251 /23 - 2 cm in Hängelafette 38 auf Mittlerer Schützenpanzerwagen . Reconnaissance version of the same dome equipped with a dome Sd.Kfz.234 / 1 .
specification
Type : Half - track armored personnel carrier
Country of origin : Germany
Year of Operation : 1939-1945 .
Operator : Nazi Germany , Romania , Hungary
Period : World War II
Weight : 7.81 tonnes
Length : 5.80 m
Width : 2.10 m
Height : 1.75 m
The crew : 2 + 10
Armoured : 6-14.5 mm
The main weapon : MG 34 / MG 42 ( base variant )
Secondary Weapon : MG 34 / MG 42 ( base variant )
Engine: Maybach HL 42 6 - cylinder petrol engine 100 PS ( 99 hp , 74 kW )
Power / weight : 12.8 hp / ton
Suspension : Half track
Maximum distance : 300 km
Speed : 52.5 km / h
note
Sd.Kfz.251 Hanomag - often dubbed by German and Allied soldiers . Hanomag is actually the name of the manufacturer.
Originally Sd.Kfz.251 models AC - painted dark gray color by the manufacturer as a military standard . Then later models C and D painted dark yellow . The application of camouflage usually by field units each with camouflage , camouflage Sd.Kfz.251 so much variety that you can find .
- Track Sd.Kfz.251 made of quality materials and equipped with rubber pads to make this track durable and long lasting , although it must be redeemed by the expensive production cost .
- Reason Sd.Kfz.251 given both anti- aircraft weapons and anti-tank apart because Sd.Kfz.251 able to be modified as needed . Another reason is because of modifications to the Sd.Kfz.251 cheaper than producing tanks such as the Panzer IV Flakpanzer Wilberwind as well , although to be paid by the weakness Sd.Kfz.251 thin armor .
Although mass - produced , but the number Sd.Kfz.251 is insufficient for the entire infantry . Panzergrenadiers which is often a mechanical infantry riding on the tanks were there , this was also the allies .
- Often times people think Sd.Kfz.251 is long chassis version of the Sd.Kfz.250 , although similar but different Sd.Kfz.250 Sd.Kfz.251 and manufacturer and designer . Sd.Kfz.250 created and designed by the manufacturer Demag , while Sd.Kfz.251 created and designed by the manufacturer Hanomag .
Americans also have Halftrack , the M3 Halftrack . In terms of the number of M3 is much more than the Sd.Kfz.251 . M3 and its variants produced up to 43,000 units , far more than 15 252 units produced Sd.Kfz.251 . M3 was adopted from the design of the truck is converted into Halftrack , besides the M3 does not have armor like Sd.Kfz.251 .
Both front - wheel steering Sd.Kfz.251 only serves as a vehicle and do not have the mobility of the engine .
- Beyond that Czechoslovakia also produced Sd.Kfz.251 made in Praga and Tatra manufacturer after World War 2 is complete . were then given destination OT - 810 . Unlike the Sd.Kfz.251 , OT - 810 is equipped armor and the roof has water cooled diesel engine . 2400 OT - 810 units have been manufactured to military Czechoslovakia until 1980.
- If Germany and America have Halftrack , English believe in the Universal Carrier that uses full track . Soviet ? Country with millions of ground troops is not using half tracks for infantry transport needs , the only available option ordinary truck or riding in existing tanks . Many Soviet tanks left right and turretnya chassis welded iron bars which serve to grip the Soviet infantry riding .
sources :
sdkfz251.com
ww2incolor.com
en.wikipedia.com