German Hanomag Stummel Photos

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The German Hanomag Stummel (SdKfz 251/9) first two models (variant A and B) were produced in small numbers. The variant C had a larger production run, but was quite a complex vehicle to build, involving many angled plates which provided reasonable protection from small arms fire. The D version utilized a much simpler design, and can be easily recognised by its single piece rear sloping (with flat doors). The early production models of this vehicle were issued to the 1st Panzer Division in 1939. There were four main models (A - D), with many sub variants. Each variant were produced for specialized purposes, including with anti-aircraft guns, anti-tank rockets (triple Panzerschrecks fitted on either side of the vehicle) as well as a version with an infra-red search light used to spot potential targets for associated Panther tanks equipped with infrared detectors.