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I would like to suggest the Sd.Kfz.251/17 Ausf.C armed with the 2 cm Flak 38 L/65 in the Flaklafette 38.
It is basically a 2 cm Flak 38 L/65 in a Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.C that has received a redesigned back armor to that offers more space to traverse the gun as well as can fold down.
In game it would offer a mobile relatively armored vehicle and another version of the Sd.Kfz.251, armed with the 2 cm Flak, to the lower ranks and give adequate AT and AA firepower to support the main tank force.
It was designed to replace the Sd.Kfz.251/10 as the command vehicle, as the 2 cm gun was seen as more universal against ground and air targets beyond the 3,7 cm Pak L/45. Earlier attempts with a Sd.Kfz.251 and a 2 cm Flak gun required the modification of the armor plates, while the new developed small Schwebelafette (Ausf.D) was small enough to fit into the unmodified compartment as well as leaving enough space for the ammo and radio equipment all while offering 360° 14,5mm armor protection to the gunner.
History of the Sd.Kfz.251:
The AHA IN6 (Inspectorate of Motorized Troops) requested a armored Half track to accompany tanks on the offensive and perform auxiliary mission in 1939. These tasks were (not limited to) Scouting, mobile HQ, command vehicle, radio vehicle, forward observer and ammo carrier. And be a bigger version to the then also in development Sd.Kfz.250, its smaller brother.
It was an development of the Sd.Kfz.11, which was made by Demag, who was already recognized for their expertise in very small and fast half tracks, which was recently accepted into service. Of these Sd.Kfz.11 were around 12.000 produced until 1945 and additional 15.252 of the armored version Sd.Kfz.251. The armored body was designed and produced by Büssig-NAG abd called Mittlerer gepanzerter Mannschafts Transportwagen (medium armored troop transporter) with the number Sd.Kfz.251.
The Gun:
2 cm Flak 38 L/65 -20° to +90° Elevation 20 round mags 380-420 rounds reserve
Mg 42 in AA and anti ground mount at the back. (Possibly)
Ammo: Different AP and HE rounds. 148g/820m/s to 120g/920m/s and HVAP 100g/1050m/s
For more info (and ease of editing when new/more info is available, ill only add it here:
The Vehicle:
| Armour | Front (Slope angle) | Sides | Rear | Roof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 14.5 mm (20°) Engine compartment | |||
| 14.5 mm (29°) Driver cabin | ||||
| 8 mm (42°) Lower glacis | 8 mm (41°) Top - Engine | |||
| 8 mm (35°) Top - Crew compartment | ||||
| 8 mm (19°) Bottom - Engine | ||||
| 8 mm (34°) Bottom - Crew compartment | ||||
| 8 mm + 8 mm (34°) Storage bins | ||||
| 8 mm Bottom - Undercarriage | 8 mm (30°) | |||
| 5.5 mm (41°) Lower glacis | 8 mm (9°) Engine compartment | |||
| 5.5 mm Driver compartment | ||||
| Turret | 10mm |
Speed: 53 km/h
Weight: 8 ton
Engine: 100 Ps/2800 Rpm
Crew: Most likely in game 3
Source:
Sd.Kfz.251 Manual
Spielberger Halbkettenfahrzeuge 1989
Waffen des zweiten Weltkrieges: eine Enzyklopädie
Munition der 2 cm Waffen