Today in our spotlights, 2 tools which will help the Germans in unleashing the ultimate form of Blitzkrieg: the Hanomag Sd.Kfz. 251 and the 7,5 cm PAK-40, and a sneakpreview of the Panzerjäger Elefant.
The Sd. Kfz 251, also known by it's factory name Hanomag. Appearing in 1939 with the 1st Panzer Division, it could transport 10 soldiers into the battlefield while providing a bit of fire support with it's machinegun. Altough it was armored, it was not fully enclosed, making the troops vulnerable to enemy fire trough it's open top:
Besides vehicles, it could also tow guns, such as the FlaK-36 88mm Anti Aircraft and the PAK40 7,5 cm Antitank gun. The PAK40:
And, as a little sneakpreview, a render of the Panzerjäger Elefant. First used in the Battle for Kursk, you'll soon learn to fear this monster with it's PAK43/2 88mm antitank gun...
Will you guys be using the flammenpanzer halftrack in this mod
Maybe, not sure yet.
I'll answer this one - yes indeed, the SdKfz 251/16 flamethrowing halftrack is going to be available to players in missions, skirmish and multiplayer.