Sd.Kfz 231 8 rad Armored Car

The eight-wheeled Sd.Kfz. 231 belonged to Germany’s heavy armored-reconnaissance family. Its all-wheel arrangement and driving positions at both ends supported maneuver and withdrawal during scouting tasks. Armed with a small autocannon and machine gun, it was intended to gather information and screen forces rather than fight enemy tanks in sustained frontal combat. These reconnaissance vehicles were not intended to stand in a tank battle simply because they carried armor. Information had to be passed back through communications links, making radios and crew observation vital. The heavy eight-wheeled chassis offered good road mobility, but difficult ground and mechanical maintenance still limited what a scout car could achieve.

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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