The 8.8cm FlaK 36 - the infamous 'eighty-eight' - was a German anti-aircraft and anti-tank gun widely used throughout the war and it could be found on almost every battlefield. Developments of the original models led to a wide variety of guns that could be identified as an 'eighty-eight', and whilst in general terms the gun was less capable in the anti-aircraft role than the British QF 3.7 inch AA gun or United States 90 mm gun models the eighty-eight was built in very large numbers and was mounted on a versatile mounting from which it could be fired without unlimbering. Its success as an improvised anti-tank gun led to a separate line of guns for anti-tank use and later models were capable of penetrating the frontal armour of any tank of the period at ranges over 1000 m.
Flames Of War contents: this boxed set contains 1x German 8.8cm FlaK 36 Battery 1x German Command SMG Team 1x German Horch Kfz 15 field car 2x German 8.8cm FlaK 36 guns with scenic bases 2x Scenic bogie and crew bases 2x German SdKfz 7 half-tracks
The 8.8cm FlaK 36 - the infamous 'eighty-eight' - was a German anti-aircraft and anti-tank gun widely used throughout the war and it could be found on almost every battlefield. Developments of the original models led to a wide variety of guns that could be identified as an 'eighty-eight', and whilst in general terms the gun was less capable in the anti-aircraft role than the British QF 3.7 inch AA gun or United States 90 mm gun models the eighty-eight was built in very large numbers and was mounted on a versatile mounting from which it could be fired without unlimbering. Its success as an improvised anti-tank gun led to a separate line of guns for anti-tank use and later models were capable of penetrating the frontal armour of any tank of the period at ranges over 1000 m.
Flames Of War contents: this blister pack contains 1x German 8.8cm FlaK 36 Gun 1x German Cruciform and Trailer Unit
During Operation Barbarossa in 1941 the Germans encountered the large Soviet 120-PM-38 12cm mortars. Captured weapons were immediately put into service under the designation 12cm Granatwerfer 378(r) (literally, 'grenade thrower'). The Germans were so impressed by this weapon that they made their own version. This German duplicate design was called 12cm Granatwerfer 42. Initially it was issued to mortar battalions with infantry units receiving the weapon later. A motorised heavy mortar battalion was issued thirty-six Granatwerfer 42's, divided between three companies. A Platoon served four tubes.
This Flames Of War blister pack contains:
1 Flames Of War German Fallschirmjager Heavy Mortar Platoon
1 Flames Of War German Fallschirmjager Command SMG Team.
2 Flames Of War German Fallschirmjager Observer Rifle Teams.
4 Flames Of War German Fallschirmjager12cm sGW43 Heavy Mortar Teams.
The 2cm FlaK 38 was a rapid firing light anti-aircraft weapon widely used by various German forces produced in a variety of models, including the Flakvierling which mounted four 2cm FlaK 38 guns on a single mounting. The explosive shells it fired provided an umbrella of air cover for the Panzer armies and was also highly destructive in a ground support role. contents: this Flames Of War blister pack contains:
1 Flames Of War German FallschirmjagerCommand SMG Team.
3 Flames Of War German Fallschirmjager2cm Flakvierling 38 Anti-Aircraft Guns
The 2 cm FlaK 38 was developed from the earlier FlaK 30 anti-aircraft gun as a result of German experience in the Polish Campaign, where its rate of fire was seen as inadequate. The increased rate of fire made the FlaK 38 more effective against low-flying targets that could only be engaged for a brief moment. It was ideal for the Fallschirmjager as the weapon could be set up quickly, taking only seconds to pull the locking pin and let the gun platform slide onto the ground. The Flak 38 began replacing the Flak 30 in the field in 1940, and was still robust enough to be found in action in great numbers at the end of the war.
Flames Of War contents: this blister pack contains 1x German FallschirmjagerAnti-Aircraft Gun Platoon 1x German Fallschirmjager Command SMG Team 2x German Fallschirmjager 2cm FlaK 38 AA Gun Teams 1x German Fallschirmjager Weapon Canister
The German Flakpanzer IV, nicknamed 'Mobelwagen' ('Furniture Van') because of its boxy turret when closed, was a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun built from the chassis of the Panzer IV tank. To minimise the impact on Panzer IV production the Mobelwagen was built on damaged chassis returned to the factory for repairs. However, the new 3.7cm FlaK 43 armed design was only approved on the proviso that it would be a stopgap until better Flakpanzers could be created, but despite this it remained in production from March 1944 to March 1945 with a total of 240 vehicles produced.
This Flames Of War blister pack contains 1 German Flakpanzer IV 'Mobelwagen'
The SdKfz 10 was a half-track vehicle developed by Demag AG from 1934. The 10/5 vehicle was the standard SdKfz 10 mounted with special rear superstructure with folding sides to allow full traverse for 2cm FlaK 38 L/112.5 gun. The early models were unarmoured, but some later production models were fitted with an armoured driver's cab made of thin 8mm plates and armoured plates to protect the radiator and engine. The SdKfz 10/5 was issued to FlaK units of the Luftwaffe and Wehrmacht. The anti-aircraft gun was not only used against aircraft but it also provided infantry support against ground targets.
Flames Of War contents: this blister pack contains 1x German SdKfz 10/5 (2cm) Armoured
The SdKfz 251 medium half-track was built by the Hanomag company throughout the war. The initial idea was for a vehicle that could be used to transport a squad of infantry to the battlefield protected from enemy small arms fire and with some protection from artillery fire. The four main models, A to D, had many variants, including the SdKfz 251/17 C which was fitted with a 2cm FlaK 38 anti-aircraft gun to give the Panzergrenadiers mobile protection against Allied fighter-bombers.
Flames Of War contents: this blister pack contains 1x German SdKfz 251/17 C (2cm FlaK 38)
The SdKfz 251 medium half-track was built by the Hanomag company throughout the war. The first two models were produced in small numbers with the C variant having a larger production run. It was a quite complex vehicle to build, involving many angled plates that gave reasonable protection from small arms fire. The D version utilised a much simpler design and can be easily recognised by its single piece sloping rear with flat doors. The four main models, A to D, had many variants, including the SdKfz 251/17 D which was fitted with a 2cm FlaK 38 anti-aircraft gun to give the Panzergrenadiers mobile protection against Allied fighter-bombers.
Flames Of War contents: this blister pack contains 1x German SdKfz 251/17 D (2cm FlaK 38)
Sd Kfz 7/2 half-track mounted 3.7cm anti-aircraft guns gave much needed mobile air defence to the German forces. Being self-propelled, they were able to respond quickly to air attacks right up to the front lines.
Flames Of War contents: this blister pack contains 1x German SdKfz 7/2 (3.7cm FlaK 37)
Sd Kfz 7/2 half-track mounted 3.7cm anti-aircraft guns gave much needed mobile air defence to the German forces. Being self-propelled, they were able to respond quickly to air attacks right up to the front lines. The armoured version provided protection from small arms fire to the driver and the engine.
Flames Of War contents: this blister pack contains 1x German SdKfz 7/2 (3.7cm FlaK 37) Armoured
As with all Panzergrenadier regiments, 125. Panzergrenadierregiment and 192. Panzergrenadierregiment of the 21. Panzerdivision had their own light anti-aircraft half-tracks. Built on captured French Unic half-track chassis, they were better protected than the normal Sd Kfz 10/5 half-tracks issued to other divisions and mounted the ubiquitous 2cm FlaK 38 anti-aircraft gun.
Flames Of War contents: this blister pack contains 1x German Unic U304(f) (2cm FlaK 38)
Each MG151/15 fires twelve 150g (5 oz) explosive shells a second at a velocity of 960m/s (3150 ft/s). In a short three second burst, the Sd Kfz 251/21 fires 108 rounds weighing a total of 16kg (36 lb)—more than enough to bring down any aircraft it hits.
This Flames of War Blister pack includes one Resin Sd Kfz 251/21 with plastic parts sprue.
Anti-Aircraft
