SdKfz 252
Encyclopedia
The Sd.Kfz. 252 leichte Gepanzerte Munitionskraftwagen was an Axis armoured half-track
ammunition carrier used during the Battle of France
in 1940.
Half-track
A half-track is a civilian or military vehicle with regular wheels on the front for steering, and caterpillar tracks on the back to propel the vehicle and carry most of the load. The purpose of this combination is to produce a vehicle with the cross-country capabilities of a tank and the handling...
ammunition carrier used during the Battle of France
Battle of France
In the Second World War, the Battle of France was the German invasion of France and the Low Countries, beginning on 10 May 1940, which ended the Phoney War. The battle consisted of two main operations. In the first, Fall Gelb , German armoured units pushed through the Ardennes, to cut off and...
in 1940.
History
The SdKfz 252s were issued to Sturmartillerie batteries number 640, 659, 660, and 665, which were located in France.Armour breakdown
| Upper Front Hull | Lower Front Hull | Upper Hull Sides | Lower Hull Sides | Rear Hull | Top Hull | Bottom Hull |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 mm at 30 degrees | 18 mm at 12 degrees | 8 mm at 30 degrees | 8 mm at 30 degrees | 8 mm at 45 degrees and 8 mm at 55 degrees | 8 mm at 90 degrees | 8 mm at 90 degrees |
Miscellaneous facts
- Used the FuG15 or the FuG16 radio system
- Transmission had 7 forward and 3 in reverse
- Was armed with a 7.92 MG34
- Six-cylinder, water-cooled, 3000 RPM, engine