#halftracks

The Sd.Kfz. 6, or “Mittlerer Zugkraftwagen 5 t / medium tractor 5 t,” was a half-track vehicle of the German Wehrmacht. It was intended for the transport of materiel such as howitzers and anti-tank guns, as well as personnel. More than 3,500 examples were produced between 1939 and 1944.

A comprehensive overview of the Sd.Kfz.251 family, consisting of the base vehicle Ausf. A–D and equipment models/"numbers” and more, some of which can be found in game, is presented here, along with a general overview including details and history. There’s more to it than a quick look would show.

The Sd.Kfz. 251 (Sonderkraftfahrzeug 251) was a half-track armored personnel carrier widely used by the German Wehrmacht during World War II. Developed by Hanomag, it became one of the most versatile and commonly deployed vehicles of its class, with over 15,000 units produced. Designed primarily as an armored transport for infantry, the Sd.Kfz. 251 was adapted into numerous variants to fulfill a wide range of battlefield roles. Powered by a Maybach HL42 TRKM 6-cylinder engine delivering 100 horsepower, the vehicle had a maximum road speed of 53 km/h and a range of up to 300 km on roads. It weighed approximately 7.8 tons, featured sloped armor ranging from 8 to 14.5 mm, and could carry a crew of two (driver and commander) along with up to ten soldiers.