135
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - 07:24 PM UTC
Bronco informs about their new German Panzerkampfwagen II (Flamm) Ausf.E (Sd.Kfz.122)
The PzKpfw.II was a light reconnaissance tank built in several versions from 1934 to 1944. The PzKpfw.II Ausf D was a departure from the original design and was fitted with a new torsion bar suspension with four large road wheels. It was powered by a Maybach HL62TRM engine giving a road speed of 55 km/h. It was built by MAN from 1938 to 1939 in its original form.

It saw action in the Poland Campaign of 1939, However it was not judged a success and the type was withdrawn from service in 1940.

The hulls were used for the Pz.Kpfw.II Flammpanzer and fitted with a new smaller MG-34 machine gun turret. Its main armament were two remote control flame throwers mounted on the front track guards. These being supplied by a 320 litre fuel tank. The nitrogen propellant being housed in armoured bins along the sides of the hull.
The armour was a maximum of 30mm and the combat weight was 12 tons. A total of 155 tanks were converted from January 1940 to March 1941 The Pz.Kpfw.II

Flammpanzer, also called the Flamingo, was built in two models the Ausf A and Ausf B based on the PzKpfw.II Ausf D and Ausf E.respectively. The Ausf E had a different lubricated track. but only seven were converted. Flammpanzers saw action on the Russian front during Operation Barbarossa in 1941, but again their combat performance was very disappointing.

Their armour was considered too thin for the assault role for which they were being used. They were withdrawn from combat in December 1941 and the hulls used for Marder II tank destroyer construction,
Photos
Click image to enlarge
  • move
Click Star to Rate
5 readers have rated this story.
Get a daily email with links to all our latest news, reviews, and features.

Comments

What is the difference between this kit and the former one CB35090 (beside the trailer)?
JUL 19, 2018 - 01:17 AM
This kit is based on the Ausf E chassis, the previous kit is based on the Ausf D. The most visible difference - completely different tracks and drive sprockets. It also has the later version of the flame projector barrels.
JUL 19, 2018 - 01:40 AM
THIS STORY HAS BEEN READ 6,977 TIMES.
ADVERTISEMENT

Photos
Click image to enlarge
  • move
  • move
  • move
  • move
  • move
Bronco Models ReviewsMORE
British Light Trucks In-Box Review
by Darren Baker
Ram Mk II In-Box Review
by Darren Baker
British Army ATV Quad Bike In-Box Review
by Darren Baker
T 34/85 In-Box Review
by Darren Baker | of 1 ratings, 100% found this helpful
US M19A1 40mm Gun Carriage In-Box Review
by Darren Baker
Panzerkampfwagen 2 Flame Tank In-Box Review
by Darren Baker
DFS 230 B-1 In-Box Review
by
43M Turán III In-Box Review
by
Loyd Carrier + 6pdr AT Gun In-Box Review
by Darren Baker
M1224 MRAP First Look
by Darren Baker
Armored Krupp Protze w/ 3.7cm In-Box Review
by Kevin Brant | of 1 ratings, 100% found this helpful
2.8cm s.Pz.B.41 Built Review
by Darius
Cruiser Tank Mk II In-Box Review
by Darren Baker
Jerry Can and Fuel Drum Set In-Box Review
by Matthew Lenton | of 1 ratings, 100% found this helpful
Humber Armored Car Mk.III In-Box Review
by Kevin Brant

ADVERTISEMENT