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556575 1/35 Opel Blitz Radio Truck
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The Opel Blitz was the main truck used by
German forces during the Second World War. It was deployed extensively on all
fronts in huge numbers and was consequently considered to be the “working
mule” of the Wehrmacht. Thanks to the sturdy frame, the robust system of rigid
axles with leaf springs and the twin-wheels on the back, the Opel Blitz was
able to carry a payload of over 3 tons. The 3,600-cc. engine was easy to
maintain and provided 75 hp. The most popular version was the 4x2 with rear
wheel drive. However, there was also a 4x4 version that operated both in Russia
and the North African desert. Thanks to its flexibility and its wide rear cargo
area, the Opel Blitz was also deployed in additional roles including as a
mobile command post equipped with radio communications for battlefield
management of ground troops.
Type: Military
vehicles
Period: Second World War
Skill: 3
Model Dim.: 17.1 cm
Box Dim.: 345 x 242 x 60 mm
Decals for 3 version
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