Tamiya 35235 - 1/35 German Steyr Type 1500A Kommandeurwag WWII  [35235]

Concerning the German Steyr Type 1500A KommandeurwagenIn early 50 % of World War II, the mechanized devices concerning the German military recorded numerous victories by utilizing the "Blitzkrieg" strategy. These triumphs are caused by both fighting products regarding the front side lines as well as the clever methods and knowledge the commanders. To go these high standing commanders from destination to destination, different cars were necessary. Those types of vehicles had been the Kommandeurwagen, made by the Austrian company, Steyr. Its development finished up being in line with the army transport automobile, Steyr 1500A/01, stated in conformity utilizing the vehicle standardization "Schell Programme" of 1940. Developed using the framework of a 1500A truck, the 1500A/01 housed an eight cylinder, eighty-five hp gasoline motor, a four forward/one reverse gear transmission, a front wheel torsion club, and a leaf spring straight back suspension system. The Wehrmacht, impressed because of the maximum price of 100km/h on paved roadways and exceptional working performance, ordered the Steyr company generate a modified variation for demand use. As opposed to the eight passenger ability of 1500A/01, the Steyr Kommandeurwagen, that has been designed for convenience, had a capacity of simply five people. The seats had been leather-based and fight front seat could be reclined and utilized as a bed. The Kommandeurwagen's part whilst the wheels the "elite" the German army extended from Russia to North Africa.

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