Flakpanzer I – 2cm FlaK 38(Sf.) on Panzer I Ausf. A + Gunner, DE, WWII

The Flakpanzer I – 2cm FlaK 38(Sf.) auf Panzer I Ausf. A was an improvised German anti-aircraft solution based on the Panzer I . Due to the increasing need for mobile air defense, these vehicles were converted from 1941 onwards and equipped with a 2cm FlaK 38. These vehicles offered a certain mobility, but were vulnerable due to their light armor. They were mainly used to support Panzer divisions and could also engage light ground targets.

This model also includes a Gunner figure to make the tabletop experience more realistic.

Application areas:

• Eastern Front: Protection of motorized troops from Soviet air attacks.
• African campaign: Used for air defense in open desert areas.
• Western Front: Protection of German convoys and tank units against Allied fighter-bombers.

For which country:

• Germany

Classification:

• special vehicles

Possible uses in tabletop games:

• Bolt Action: Ideal for scenarios with improvised German anti-aircraft support.
• Flames of War: Perfect for mobile air defense in tank divisions.
• Chain of Command: Effective for tactical air defense missions.

Technical data:

• Crew: 3–4 (commander, driver, gunner, loader)
• Length: 4.02 m
• Width: 2.06 m
• Height: 2.00 m
• Weight: 5.8 tons
• Armor:
  • Front: 13 mm
  • Pages: 13 mm
• Armament:
  • Main armament: 2cm FlaK 38 (anti-aircraft gun)
  • Secondary armament: 7.92 mm MG34
• Ammunition: 20-mm explosive grenades, tank grenades
• Engine: Krupp M305, 57 hp
• Speed: Up to 40 km/h