Ref.: HBOS-82918
German Land-Wasser-Schlepper
Characteristics
HobbyBoss 1/72 scale for mounting and painting
History
Development of the Land-wasser-schlepper (Land-Water-Tractor) started in 1936, but the first 7 vehicles were completed in July of 1940.
An additional 14 were produced by March of 1941.
It was designed by Rheinmetall-Borsig as an amphibious vehicle for use by engineers but it lacked storage and loading/unloading access.
To overcome this problem, special 10 and 20 ton amphibious trailers were made.
It carried 3 to 5 men crew and 20 passengers. Another problem was that it was unarmored and could not operate effectively in the combat area.
LWS saw service in RussiaandNorth Africa.