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Flames of War: 8.8cm Flak Tank Hunter
When it looked like Germany might soon be at war with Czechoslovakia in 1938, the high command ordered that ten 8.8cm FlaK18 anti-aircraft guns should be modified for use against the fortified positions on the Czech border. War was avoided, but the need remained and ten 8.8cm FlaK18 anti-aircraft guns were mounted on Daimler-Benz DB10 12 tonne half-tracks. The resulting 8.8cm FlaK18 (Sfl) auf Zugkraftwagen 12t was fitted with a low armoured cab and a small armoured cupola for the driver that allowed the gun to be fired to the front. The gun was mounted on a simple platform over the tracks. Known as the Bufla or Bunkerflak, this self-propelled mount was equally useful against fortifications and heavy tanks. Hypothetical Combat Service The 8.8cm FlaK18 (Sfl) auf Zugkraftwagen 12t were issued to the 8. Schwere Panzerjagerabteilung and were used in action in Poland in 1939 and France with 1. and 2. Panzer Divisions in 1940. They fought French tanks (including the heavy Char B) on several occasions, losing two vehicles in the process. 8. Schwere Panzerjagerabteilung was attached to the XXXIX Armeekorps for the invasion of Russia. In mid-1942 the four surviving vehicles joined 521. Schwere Panzerjagerabteilung and fought in the Caucasus alongside the Dicker Max and the two Sturer Emil heavy tank-hunters. In Flames Of War The Bunkerflak mounted a standard 8.8cm FlaK18 gun on an armoured self-propelled mounting. It retained the large crew required to operate the big gun at its maximum performance. The crews were trained to use their weapons outstanding accuracy to engage enemy bunkers. ROF 3; Anti-tank 13; Firepower 3+ Front 1; Side 0; Top 0 The 8.8cm FlaK18 Sfl tank-hunter combines the range and power of the quick-firing 8.8cm with a mobile armoured chassis. Miniatures are unpainted and assembly may be required.
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