Ace 1/72 (20mm) Sd Kfz 6/2 with 3.7cm Flak36

Name: Ace 1/72 (20mm) Sd Kfz 6/2 with 3.7cm Flak36
Brand: Ace

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Ace 1/72 Sd Kfz 6/2 with 3.7cm Flak 36\nGerman 5t Anti Aircraft Half Track\nModel Kit\n20 mm Scale\n \nBrand new and unbuilt.\nRef: ACE72573\nThe Sd Kfz 6 was a 5ton half track mainly used to tow the 10.5cm le FH18 howitzer. \nAs a medium artillery tractor it was developed in 1934 by Bussing-NAG although vehicle was also manufactured by Daimler Benz. Production of the Sd Kfz 6 continued until 1942 with around 750 vehicles produced. The Sd Kfz 6 was also used by engineer units. The Sd Kfz 6 was used by Wehrmacht, SS and Luftwaffe units during WWII.\nThe 3.7cm Flak36 was original produced by Rheinmetall as the 3.7cm Flak18 up to 1936. Further development replaced the cumbersome dual axle mount with a single axle mount resulting in the 3.7cm Flak36 which was also lighter than its predecessor. The weapon had an effective ceiling of 4,200m and was capable of 120rpm. It was also used in a ground role and was capable of penetrating 36mm of sloped armour ag