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In this the third and final of three news stories covering Italeri new releases we take a look at the Sd. Kfz. 251/16 Flammpanzerwagen this time in 1/72nd scale.

This Sd. Kfz. 251/16 Flammpanzerwagen from Italeri is I believe a new model rather than an upgraded kit and looking at what has been included in this braille scale offering I am impressed. Firstly the inclusion of link and length tracks and individual wheels are a good sign for this model which I am sure the braille scale fans will appreciate, it is also good to see the inclusion of a couple of figures.

The Sd.Kfz.251 half-track was an armoured fighting vehicle and was used by the Wehrmacht on all fronts, during the Second World War. Powered by a Maybach 6-cylinder petrol engine was able to achieve, even in off-road terrain, the speed of 55 km / h. Produced in huge numbers, it was mainly used to transport the “Panzer grenadiers” but, during the war, several versions has been developed to meet various operational needs. The half-track Sd.Kfz. 251/16 Flammpanzerwagen was developed as real flame tank to support infantry attacks against fortification or enemy positions. It was equipped with two flamethrowers on the sides of the vehicle. Furthermore, inside the vehicle, two tanks of flammable liquid, that allowed weapons to operate for about 160 seconds, has been installed.
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