Logo
scale modeling database | stash manager
Manic Dragon
Andrea Morris (Manic Dragon)
GB

"Stuka Zu Fuss" Sd.Kfz.251
Tamiya

Subject:
Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. D
3R Wehrmacht Heer (German Army 1935-1945)
Unknown Unit WH-1724954 825
World War 2
RAL7028 Dark Yellow RAL6003 Olive Green RAL8017 Red Brown
Scale:
1:35
Status:
Ideas

The Wurfrahmen 40 ("launch frame 40") was a German World War II multiple rocket launcher. It combined a vehicle such as the Sd.Kfz. 251 half-track or captured French Renault UE Chenillette with rocket artillery to form a more mobile and protected artillery piece than the towed Nebelwerfer. It was nicknamed Stuka zu Fuss ("Stuka on Foot" or "Walking Stuka") and Heulende Kuh ("Bellowing Cow").
Introduced in late 1940, the weapon system was a framework with adjustable base plates fitted over and alongside a vehicle which could hold 300 mm high explosive (HE) rockets; 280 mm HE and 320 mm incendiary rockets were also used, the rockets being fired while in their loading crates. Although spin stabilized, the rockets were not as accurate as conventional artillery, and reloading was time-consuming due to the rocket's weight. Rockets were ripple-fired in large numbers where feasible to quickly saturate a target. The Wurfrahmen 40 was successful in service as a support weapon for the mobile Panzer formations, particularly in urban areas.

When used on the common mounting, the Sd.Kfz. 251 half-track, a frame with six base plates were used, with three on each side. The Chenillette UE employed either two per side or four frames on the rear. The Hotchkiss H35 mounting used two per side also. Some captured American M3 half-tracks also mounted Wurfrahmen, with four frames at two per side.

Project inventory

Full kits
35151
Sd.Kfz.251/1 Ausf.D
Stuka Zu Fuss mit Schwerer Wurfrahmen 40 (w/4 crew)
Tamiya 1:35
35151 1991 New parts
MM147
7.5cm Anti-Tank Gun (PaK 40/L46) w/crew
Tamiya 1:35
MM147 (47) 1975 New box Multi-topic (2)
Detail and Conversion sets
ATL-07
Sd. Kfz. 251 Halftrack
Friulmodel 1:35
ATL-07
AF35075
7.5cm PaK40 Ammunition and Accessory set
AFV Club 1:35
AF35075
FoG5000
Military Camouflage Netting
Fields of Glory 1:35
FoG5000
/search.php?q=*&fkMATEID[]=24497&showast=no&fkWORKBENCH[]=WB24497&page=projects&project=80362
 
 

Part of my Collection

German Armour
Ideas 25×Completed 14×On hold 6×

Comments

20 July 2020, 13:09
Andrea Morris
Please visit the associated album for comments, updates & pictures for this project.
20 July 2020, 13:14

We use cookies for a great and free experience. By continuing to browse the site you agree to our use of cookies.

Essential cookies are for: preferences, security, performance analytics and contextual advertising.

Privacy policy »   Continue