Sd Kfz 231 Schwerer Panzerspahwagen (8-Rad)

The design of the Sd Kfz 231 was ordered in 1934 to provide a heavy armoured car with good cross country performance. Over 600 were produced between 1936 and September 1943 when it was subsequently replaced by the Sd Kfz 234 series. The 231 had eight wheel steering and drive with double controls allowing equally rapid performance forward and backward - six forward and six reverse gears. The 8mm armour shield was added from 1940 until 1942 when armoured was increased to 30mm.

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