Sd.Kfz. 223 reconnaissance vehicle | Germany

The Sd.Kfz. 223 was a lightly armoured German reconnaissance vehicle used by the Wehrmacht during World War II. It belonged to the series of light armoured reconnaissance vehicles , based on the chassis of the Sd.Kfz. 221. The Sd.Kfz. 223 was equipped with a powerful radio system supported by a conspicuous loop antenna and served primarily as a mobile communications vehicle for reconnaissance units. Its armament was limited, underlining its focus on reconnaissance and radio communications.

Areas of use: The Sd.Kfz. 223 was used in the early campaigns of the Wehrmacht, such as the Polish campaign (1939) and the French campaign (1940) . It was also part of the reconnaissance units in the deserts of North Africa and on the Eastern Front, where it impressed with its mobility and effective radio communication.

For which country: Germany

Classification: Motor vehicle

Possible uses in tabletop games:

• Bolt Action: The Sd.Kfz. 223 is ideal for scenarios that require reconnaissance and tactical communications.
• Flames of War: Perfect as a light reconnaissance vehicle for early war scenarios.
• Chain of Command: Can be used as a key component for mobile reconnaissance and communications.

Technical data:

• Crew: 3 (driver, radio operator, commander)
• Length: 4.02 m
• Width: 1.95 m
• Height: 2.20 m
• Weight: 4.8 tons
• Armor:
  • Front: 8 mm
  • sides: 5 mm
• Armament:
  • 7.92 mm MG 34 machine gun
• Engine: Horch V8 petrol engine, 75 hp
• Speed: Up to 80 km/h on the road

Technical data:

• Crew: 2 + space for 4 wounded on stretchers or 8 seated patients
• Length: 5.80 m
• Width: 2.10 m
• Height: 1.75 m
• Weight: 7.81 tons
• Armor: 6-14.5 mm
• Armament: No armament (to signal ambulance status and maintain impartiality)
• Engine: Maybach HL42 TRKM, 6-cylinder, 100 hp
• Speed: Up to 53 km/h on the road