Pz IV Wirbelwind SPAA

The Wirbelwind was a German self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle built on the Panzer IV chassis. Its open-topped, multi-sided turret carried a quadruple twenty-millimeter gun mounting. Produced late in the Second World War, it was intended to protect mobile formations against low-flying aircraft, although crews could also use the weapons against ground targets.

Earlier vehicles required crews to lower protective panels before firing, encouraging designs with a traversing armored turret. The Wirbelwind’s four guns produced a dense volume of fire, but their range and destructive power were limited against increasingly fast aircraft. Its open roof helped observation and ventilation while leaving the crew vulnerable to shell fragments and weather. The single 37-millimeter Ostwind represented a related attempt to improve firepower on the same general chassis foundation.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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