REV03167 Sd.Kfz.165 HUMMEL late version

The Hummel was first proposed in July 1942. Development commenced and a prototype was presented in October 1942 and production started soon after to supply 100 Hummels for the Summer offensive in Russia. The Hummel saw it first major action in the battle of Kursk.

The Hummel uses the Pzr III/IV hybrid chassis, with a lenghted hull, the suspension and roadwheels of the Pzr IV and the sprockets and other running gear of the Pzr III. To make room for the gun and crew in the back the engine was moved to the middle, and the Driver and co-driver sat in the front in a separate compartment. 

Twee uitvoeringen mogelijk;

• 2nd SS Panzer Division "Das Reich", 2nd Panzer Artillerie regiment, 1st Batterie, France, Normandy 1944.

• 9th SS Panzer Division "Hogenstaufen", 9th Panzer Artillerie regiment, Ukraine, Tarnopol 1944.

Aantal onderdelen; 184.

Afmeting;

•  Lengte 88 mm