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Sd.Kfz.8 – Sonderkraftfahrzeug

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  • # Built Approx. 4,000
  • Weight 32,400 lbs.
  • Crew 2-11
  • Engine Mayback HL85 TUKRM 8.5L 12 cyl 500 cu in, 185 hp.
  • Range 78 miles
  • Speed 13 mph off road, 32 mph on road.
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The Sd.Kfz.8 Sonderkraftfahrzeug (special motorized vehicle) was a Daimler Benz designed German half-track used during WWII primarily as an artillery prime mover for heavy towed guns and infantry transporter. It was used in every campaign fought by Germany in WWII.

The Sd.Kfz.8 could carry 18,000 pounds and tow 15 tons including the 10.5cm Flak 38, and their flak crews.

This particular Sd.Kfz.8 in the American Heritage Museum is particularly rare. It was captured in North Africa by the British in 1942/43 and subsequently could be seen in the 1967 motion picture “The Dirty Dozen” with actor Lee Marvin at the wheel. Built by Krauss-Maffei, it is the only Sd.Kfz.8 on display in North America.

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American Heritage Museum

The American Heritage Museum at the Collings Foundation featuring the Jacques M. Littlefield Collection explores major conflicts ranging from the Revolutionary War until today. Visitors discover and interact with our American heritage through the history, the changing technology, and the Human Impact of America’s fight to preserve the freedom we all hold dear.

The American Heritage Museum is a program of Collings Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit 501 (c)3 organization, supported by admissions, grants, members, volunteers, and generous contributors. The EIN for Collings Foundation, Inc. dba American Heritage Museum is 47-1954671

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American Heritage Museum
568 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749

Phone: (978) 562-9182
Fax: (978) 568-8231

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SAT, OCT. 10 & SUN, OCT. 11 - Battle for the Airfield Event Tickets Available Only

If you are planning to visit the American Heritage Museum on Saturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th, please be aware that tickets are only available for the Battle for the Airfield WWII Re-Enactment special event, which includes museum admission as well as access to the annex buildings and all outdoor displays and performances. General Admission tickets are not accepted for the weekend. Please see the link below for details and to purchase tickets.