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I would like to suggest the unique Sd.Kfz.234 with a Pz II Ausf.L turret and 2 cm KwK 38 L/65.
It would offer another fast, well armored and fun vehicle as an event vehicle and alternative to the 234/1, for those who missed it.
Historically speaking, the Sd.Kfz.234 was the late war redesign and improvement for a new Schwere Panzerspähwagen with a multitude of rolls, based on the Sd.Kfz.231, however with improved profile, armor profile and armament as well as with a new more powerful Air cooled Diesel 220 Ps Tetra engine. Which Overtook production of 231s in 1943 with the /1 Having the 2 cm KwK 38 L/65 in Hängelafette to be able to fight Infantry, light targets, and Aircraft, the /2 was armed with a 5 cm KwK 39/1 L/60 in a fully protected turret against more armored targets, the /3 with 7,5 cm K.51 L/24 for infantry support similar to the previous Sd.Kfz.233 and the /4 as a dedicated fast Tank destroyer with 7,5 cm Pak 40 L/46.
This unique one is however equipped with a fully protected Pz II Ausf. L turret and 2 cm KwK 38 L/65, in comparison with the 234/1 it will have more armor, a roof at the cost of elevation.
The exact reason why it was produced is unknow, but considering the war situation and somewhat slow production of Pz II Ausf.L, they probably simply had a turret in stock and placed it upon the Sd.Kfz.234 hull.
The Gun
2 cm KwK 38 L/65 and Coax Mg 34
250 Rounds, 450-480 Rpm, 10 round mags.
-10° to +20° 360° travers 25°/sec or higher.
Ammo: Different AP and HE rounds. 148g/820(800 for L/50)m/s to 120g/920(900 for L/50)m/s and HVAP 100g/1050m/s
For more info (and ease of editing when new/more info is available, ill only add it here:
| Armour | Front (Slope angle) | Sides | Rear | Roof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 30 mm (40°) Front plate | |||
| 15 mm (70°), 30 mm (55°) Front glacis | ||||
| 30 mm (35°) Lower glacis | 8 mm (34-35°) Top | |||
| 8 (19-35°) + 4 mm | 10 mm (21-46°) | 5 mm | ||
| Turret | 30 mm ) Turret front | |||
| 30 mm Gun shield | 20 mm | 20 mm | 10 mm |
Source:
Private collection
Munition der 2 cm Waffen
Sd.Kfz.234 Manual
