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| | Code: HM-HG1701 
Status: Sold out - Discontinued
We regret this item is no longer available for sale. Please see the product description for links to similar items we still have available. | Hobby Master 1:48 Ground Power Series HG1701
NSU Sd.Kfz.2 Kettenkrad Diecast Model
German Army 116.PzDiv, Normandy, France, D-Day, June 6th 1944 |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| NSU Sd.Kfz.2 Kettenkrad | | 2.5" | | 0.75" |
The 116th Panzer Division was known as the “Windhund – Greyhound- Division”. In March 1944 it was reconstituted from remnants of 16th Panzergrenadier Division and the 179th Reserve Panzer Division. When the Allies landed in Normandy in June 1944 the 116th PD was one of the units sent to repel the Allies. The division was one unit trapped in the Falaise Pocket and along with the 2nd SS Panzer defended the pocket long enough to allow German troops to escape. The 116th PD managed to escape but not before they were left with only 600 men and 12 tanks. On April 18, 1945 the 116th surrendered to the 9th U.S. Army when the became trapped in the Ruhr Pocket. The 116th Panzer Division had become known as the “famed and best German Panzer division”. Designed as a light tractor for airborne troops, the Kleines Kettenkraftrad or "Kettenkrad" entered production in 1939. The vehicle was essentially a half-track motorcyle with steering accomplished by turning the handlebars which would, in turn, apply braking to the tracks for tight turns. Kettenkrads most frequently served as runway tugs for aircraft and were perhaps most well-known for towing the Me 262 in order to preserve precious fuel that would otherwise be needed for taxiing. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Hobby Master "1:48 Ground Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles. Hobby Master "1:48 Ground Power Series" diecast vehicles feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- Selected opening hatches.
- Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on detailed non-rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
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