Sd.Kfz. 251/8 Armoured Ambulance, DE, WWII

The Sd.Kfz. 251/8 armoured ambulance was the medical evacuation version of the well-known Sd.Kfz. 251 half-track vehicle . Designed to transport wounded soldiers quickly and safely from the front line, this armoured ambulance was capable of providing medical care under fire.

The equipment included stretcher supports , medical equipment and space for at least four lying wounded or several seated patients. Despite its defensive role, it was only given minimal armament so as not to violate the protective symbol of the Geneva Convention .

This vehicle was an essential part of the Wehrmacht and was used in almost all theaters of war from the Eastern Front through Africa to the Western Front .

Application areas:

• Eastern Front: Evacuation of wounded soldiers from combat zones.
• Western Front: Supplying units in rapid retreat battles.
• North Africa: Limited use for medical care under extreme conditions.

For which country:

• Germany

Classification:

• half-track vehicles & transporters

Possible uses in tabletop games:

• Bolt Action: Ideal for support unit scenarios and realistic medical care.
• Flames of War: A valuable addition for armies with a supply and supply focus.
• Chain of Command: Perfect for realistic missions involving medical units.

Technical data:

• Crew: 3 (driver, paramedic, possibly radio operator)
• Length: 5.98 m
• Width: 2.10 m
• Height: 1.75 m
• Weight: 7.81 tons
• Armor:
  • Front: 14.5 mm
  • sides: 8 mm
• Armament:
  • No or maximum 1 × 7.92 mm MG34 for self-defense
• Engine: Maybach HL42 TRKM, 100 HP
• Speed: Up to 52 km/h
• Capacity:
  • 4 lying wounded or 8 sitting patients
  • Medical equipment for emergency care