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SDKFZ 221 Light Machine Gun Car
Specifications
| Country of Origin/Used by: | Germany |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1935-1938 |
| Manufactured by: | Chassis: Auto Union AG, Werk Horch; Assembly: Berlin-Marienfelde, Daimler-Benz, Duetsche Werke, Eisenwerk Weserhuette AG & Schichau. |
| Crew: | 2 |
| Armament: | Turret: (1) 7.92mm MG34 Machine Gun or 2.8cm Panzerbuchse 41 Anti-Tank Rifle. |
| Engine: | 8 Cylinder Gasoline (Horch 3.5L) |
| Miscellaneous Info: | The Sdkz 221 Light Machine Gun Car [leichter Panzerspahwagen (M.G.)] was closely related to the the Sdkfz 222, Sdkfz 223, Sdkfz 260 & Sdkfz 261 as they were based on the same chassis and had similar armored hulls. The early versions of the Sdkfz 221 didn't have a radio and depended on visual signals such as flags. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
SdKfz 221 (MG)
Leichte
Panzerspahwagen Data Sheet by Dave Haugh. |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Sdkfz 221 Light Machine Gun Car Photos | The German Bundesarchiv |
| Sdkfz 221 Light Machine Car Photos | The David Haugh Collection |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Sdkfz 221 Light Machine Gun Car Information & Photos | WarCars.net |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| 4-Wheeled
Armoured Cars in Germany WW2 (MMP Books) Book Review by Patrick Keenan - Editor |
Alan Ranger |
| A Photo History of Armoured Cars In Two World Wars | George Forty |
| Die Gepanzerten Radfahrzeuge: Des Deutschen Heeres 1905-1945 | Walter Spielberger |
| Encyclopedia of Armoured Cars | Duncan Crow & Robert J. Icks |
| Encyclopedia of German Tanks of World War Two (Revised) | Peter Chamberlain & Hilary Doyle |
| German Armored Cars 1905-1945 | Mariusz Skotnicki |
| German Armoured Cars - AFV Weapons Profile #33 | Major General N.W. Duncan |
|
German Armoured Cars 1921-1945 Part 1 (Pegaz # 5) |
Pegaz Publishing |
| German Armoured Cars of World War Two | John Milsom & Peter Chamberlain |
"German Armoured Reconnaissance" (July 2015 Issue of
Classic
Miltiary
Vehicle Magazine) |
John Blackman |
| German Early War Armored Fighting Vehicles - World War Two AFV Plans | George Bradford |
| German Light Armored Cars (Schiffer Military History) | David Doyle |
| German Light Reconnaissance Vehicles | Horst Scheibert |
| Leichter Panzerspaehwagen (Sd.Kfz.221, 222, and 223) and Kleiner Panzerfunkwagen (Sd.Kfz.260 and 261) (Panzer Tracts No. 13-1) | Thomas Jentz & Hilary Doyle |
| Panzerspahwagen | Uwe Feist & Robert Johnson (Ryton Publications) |
| Panzerspahwagen: Armored Cars Sdkfz 3 to Sdkfz 263 (Panzer Tracts No. 13) | Thomas Jentz |
Panzerspähwagen Sdkfz. 221/222/223: Wehrmacht Light 4-wheeled Armoured
Cars and their Derivatives" (4014) |
Tankograd Publishing |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| Sdkfz 221 Leichte Panzerspahwagen Model Kit (CB35021) | Bronco Models | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic Kit |
| Sdkfz 221 Leichte Panzerspahwagen - Chinese Version Model Kit (CB35022) | Bronco Models | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic Kit |
| Sdkfz 221 Leichte Panzerspahwagen with 2cm s.Pz.B.41 Model Kit (CB35033) | Bronco Models | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic Kit |
| Sdkfz 221 Leichte Panzerspahwagen Model Kit (82442) | Hobby Boss | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic Kit |
| Sdkfz 221 Leichte Panzerspahwagen with 2cm s.Pz.B.41 Model Kit (83813) | Hobby Boss | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic Kit |
| Aftermarket Item | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| SdKfz 221/222/223 Tool Set (A.MIG-8139) | Ammo by Mig | 1/35 | Resin. |
| Width Indicators for German Armoured Vehicles (S35-008) | Armorscale | 1/35 | For SdKfz. SD.Kfz.221, 222, 223, 231, 232, 234, 250, 251 series. |
| Sd.Kfz. 221/223 Instruments, placards and interior stenciling (AR35330) | Archer Fine Transfers | 1/35 | Decals/Transfers For Bronco Kits |
| Chinese Tank (AFV) - Part 2 (35003) Decals | Best Fong | 1/35 | Has Markings for Nationalist Chinese Vehicles: Sdkfz 221, Sdkfz 222/223, BA-3, BA-20 and M3A1 Scout Car) |
| Sdkfz 221 Early Version Road Wheel Set (AB3518) | Bronco Models | 1/35 | |
| SdKfz. 221 Mirrors (M357141) | Echelon Fine Details | 1/35 | "Peel and Stick" Series. For Bronco Kits |
| Sd.Kfz.221/223 Mesh Roof (35792) | FC Model Trend | 1/35 | Resin. For the Hobby Boss and Tristar kits (and maybe Bronco kits as well). |
| SdKfz. 221 Wheels - Type 1 (HSR 35076) | Hussar Productions | 1/35 | Resin; For Bronco Kits |
| SdKfz. 221 Wheels - Type 2 (HSR 35077) | Hussar Productions | 1/35 | Resin; For Bronco Kits |
| SdKfz. 221 Wheels - Type 3 (HSR 35078) | Hussar Productions | 1/35 | Resin; For Bronco Kits |
| SdKfz. 221 Truck Wheels (HSR 35095) | Hussar Productions | 1/35 | Resin; For Bronco Kits |
| Sd.Kfz.221 Honeycomb Engine Deck Set (FP-5) | Kamizukari | 1/35 | Laser cut "paper" (really closer to cardboard); For Bronco kits |
| Sdfkz 221/222/223/260 Armored CarTire Chains (AVM35036) | Minor Model | 1/35 | Photo Etched Brass; For All 1/35 Model Kits. |
| Sd.Kfz. 221 with 2.8cm Panzerbuchse 41 Conversion (MT72463) | Modelltrans Modellbau | 1/72 | Resin; For First to Fight Model Kit |
| SdKfz 221, 222 and 223 (Early Hub) Wheel Set (MR-35543) | MR Models | 1/35 | Resin; For the Hobby Boss Kits. |
| SdKfz 221, 222 and 223 (Late Hub) Wheel Set (MR-35544) | MR Models | 1/35 | Resin; For the Hobby Boss Kits. |
| Sdkfz 221 Stowage & Personal Gear Set (MR35545) | MR Models | 1/35 | Resin; For the Hobby Boss Kits. |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Sdkfz 221 Panzerspahwagen Model Kit Photos (1/35- Bronco) | Steve Allen - Monticello, Iowa USA |
