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Destroyed SdKfz 251 Ausf D

By Lone_Sentry_Admin, on June 11th, 2010%

German SdKfz 251 Ausf D halftracks destroyed by the U.S. 9th Air Force near Gavray, France in August 1944. The foreground SdKfz 251 is an unknown variant with extended top armor plate over the passenger section.

German SdKfz 251 Ausf D (U.S. Air Force Photo)

German SdKfz 251 Ausf D (U.S. Air Force Photo)

 

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SdKfz 251/9

By Lone_Sentry_Admin, on June 11th, 2010%

Photograph of a destroyed German SdKfz 251/9 halftrack in France in August 1944 showing the gun mount and vehicle interior. The SdKfz 251/9 mounted the short 7.5cm KwK37 (L/24) to provide a support weapon with antitank capability to panzergrenadier units. The nickname for the SdKfz 251/9 was “Stummel” (Stump).

SdKfz 251/9: Destroyed German SdKfz 251/9 Halftrack

Destroyed German SdKfz 251/9 Halftrack (U.S. Air Force Photo)

SdKfz 251/9 Characteristics:

Weight 8.5 tons
Height 2.1m
Crew 3
Armament 7.5cm KwK37 L/24
Ammunition 52 rounds
Traverse 12° left/right
Elevation -10° to +12°
Secondary Armament   2 7.92mm MG34 or MG42
Designation SdKfz 251/9 mittlerer Schützenpanzerwagen 7.5cm, Gerät 909
Nickname Stummel (Stump)

 

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