Brand new 1/43 scale diecast model of SD.AH. 116 22-Ton Tank Transporter Gray "German Army" die cast model by Militaria Die Cast.
Brand new box.
Detailed exterior.
True-to-scale detail.
Officially licensed product.
This model does not have any openings.
Manufacturers original unopened packaging.
Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.
Dimensions approximately L-12.5 W-2.75 H-2.5 inches.
Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel.
HISTORY ASPECTS:The SD.AD. 116 22-ton Tank Transporter was a crucial element of Germanys logistical capabilities during World War II. Built to transport heavy armored vehicles it played a key role in supporting the Wehrmacht’s armored divisions across various fronts. The 22-ton Tank Transporter was specifically designed to carry tanks and other heavy machinery to the front lines as well as evacuate them for repairs or retreat when needed. Its design featured a robust chassis with an extended flatbed platform able to accommodate a wide variety of tanks including the infamous Panzer IV and Tiger I tanks. Coupled with a powerful towing vehicle like the Sd.Kfz. 9 18-ton FAMO the SD.AD. 116 was an essential piece in the Wehrmacht’s mobility and logistical strategy.The Tank Transporter saw action across multiple theaters of conflict during the war from the Eastern Front to North Africa and later during the Italian and Western Front campaigns. In the East it was often tasked with transporting the heavy German tanks needed to maintain pressure on Soviet forces during Operation Barbarossa and subsequent battles. The vehicle’s ability to move tanks across rough and muddy terrain was critical during these large-scale movements. On the Western Front it was vital in the transport of equipment during the D-Day invasion and the subsequent push