Pz IV Mobelwagon SPAA

The Möbelwagen was a German self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle based on the Panzer IV chassis. Large folding armor panels enclosed the fighting platform during travel and opened to permit operation of its anti-aircraft gun. The type provided tracked formations with mobile air defense, but its open fighting arrangements offered limited protection during firing. It preceded more integrated turreted solutions such as Wirbelwind and Ostwind. The box-like raised panels gave rise to its furniture-van nickname. Lowering them improved the crew’s working space and firing arcs but exposed personnel. The production vehicle’s single 37mm weapon differed from the earlier experimental multi-gun arrangement, illustrating the rapid evolution of German mobile air-defense equipment.

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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