AFV Club 1/35 SdKfz 263 PzFuWg 8-RAD Inital/Early Vehicle Kit

The Sd.kfz. 263 Panzerfunkwagen (8Rad) is a heavy, but fast armored car for reconnaissance and communication. It is based on the chassis of earlier variant- Sd.Kfz.232 Panzerspahwagen. It is an 8-wheeled car with an omitted turret, instead, a larger welded combat compartment was installed, to accommodate maps and radio equipment. It had also a square antenna and retractable one (umbrella type) on top of the vehicle, the armament consisted of only one machine gun with 750 rounds in front of the armored car for self-defense. A total of 207 were produced, issued mainly in reconnaissance or signal battalions in armored divisions.