The Sdkfz.250 and Sdkfz.251 halftracks, collectively known as “hanomags” after their manufacturer Hannoversche Maschinenbau AG, are an iconic element of the Wehrmacht, transporting Panzergrenadiers to the battlefield as well as serving in more specialized battlefield roles. While the troop carrying version is well known, the halftracks were modified to fill the gap in recon companies by the obsolescence of the sdkfz.222 light armored car, as anti tank and infantry support vehicles, as armoured ambulances, as bridge-laying vehicles, and a host of other applications.
I’ve never been a fan of using the standard Hanomag in its armoured transport role – I’ve always felt that the cost differential between a truck and the Honomag was not justified by the increased protection. However, I’ve often considered running some of the specialized variants in games.
Rubicon have produced a number of add-on kits for their base 250 and 251 halftracks which modify the original kit – in this case we’re looking at the Sdkfz.250/9 and the Sdkfz.251/9, which are the armoured recon and infantry support variants respectively.
I’ve never been a fan of using the standard Hanomag in its armoured transport role – I’ve always felt that the cost differential between a truck and the Honomag was not justified by the increased protection. However, I’ve often considered running some of the specialized variants in games.
Rubicon have produced a number of add-on kits for their base 250 and 251 halftracks which modify the original kit – in this case we’re looking at the Sdkfz.250/9 and the Sdkfz.251/9, which are the armoured recon and infantry support variants respectively.
