Sd.Kfz.251.1 II Ausf.B - Stuka on foot - half-track vehicle

The Sd.Kfz. 251/1 II Ausf. B, also known as the "Stuka zu Fuß", was a modified version of the German Sd.Kfz. 251 half-track vehicle used as a mobile rocket launcher during World War II. The nickname "Stuka zu Fuß" (meaning "Stuka on foot") was used because the vehicle was equipped with six rocket launchers that produced a fearsome sound when dropped, similar to the cries of the Stuka bomber. The Sd.Kfz. 251/1 II Ausf. B was designed for infantry support and to provide indirect fire to weaken enemy positions and tank formations.

Areas of use: The "Stuka zu Fuß" was used on various fronts of World War II, including the Eastern Front, the Western Front and North Africa. Its main purpose was to provide fire support for infantry units and to combat tank concentrations and fortified positions.

For which country: Germany

Classification: Cannons and Artillery

Possible uses in tabletop games:

• Bolt Action: The Stuka on Foot is an excellent heavy fire support unit capable of dealing wide-area damage, especially against armored vehicles and fortifications.
• Flames of War: The vehicle provides strong artillery support and can attack enemy positions with missiles.
• Chain of Command: Ideal for scenarios where strong, concentrated fire support is needed to disperse enemy units or weaken key positions.

Technical data:

• Crew: 4 (driver, radio operator, gunner, loader)
• Length: 5.80 m
• Width: 2.10 m
• Height: 2.10 m
• Weight: 8.5 tons
• Armor: 6-14.5 mm
• Armament: Six 28-cm explosive rockets or 32-cm flame rockets
• Engine: Maybach HL42 TRKM, 6-cylinder petrol engine, 100 hp
• Speed: Up to 53 km/h on the road