Kubelwagen Typ 82 - Revell's No. 03073, released in 2004
The Kubelwagen was built in 1938 to meet the requirements of the army ordnance office for a light, cross-country personnel carrier. The design originated from the pen of Ferdinand Porsche and was a version of the well-known "power through pleasure" car (in practice a predecessor of the Beetle). Between 1940 and 1945 about 55,000 of these vehicles were built, just a few of which survived World War II undamaged. The good traction of this rear-wheel-drive vehicle was achieved by means of intermediate gearbox in front of the rear wheels. The horizontally opposed engine developed 24.5 bhp and could reach top speed of 80 kmh. It was capable of climbing a 40% gradient with 4 occupants and had a fording depth of 45 cm. The total unladen weight of the vehicle was only 725 kg and it proved itself in all theatres of war.
