Sd Kfz 231 6-Rad Heavy Armoured Car

The Sd Kfz 231 entered service in 1933, based on the standard three axle truck chassis but featuring major new concepts in armoured car design by having a direction changing gearbox, enabling the vehicle to be driven both forward and in reverse in four gears. The 231 formed the backbone of the German Army's Armoured Reconnaissance Corps during the annexation of Austria, Sudentenland and Bohemia and during the Polish and French campaigns. It was armed with a 2cm KwK 30 or 38 and a 7.92mm MG34.

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