Sd.Kfz. 11 – A 3 ton Borgward Raketenwagen – Light German Halftrack


Besides standard variants of the Sd.Kfz. 11 Halftrack a specialized version was made for sea rescue. This was a so called Raketenwagen, a rocket car, but the name is confusing for it was made for rescues at beaches. It probably referred to a swift moving vehicle needed for a rescue at sea.

Sd.Kfz. 11 Borgward Raketenwagen – light German Halftrack – photo 2011
Sd.Kfz. 11 Borgward Raketenwagen – light German Halftrack – photo 2011
Sd.Kfz. 11 Borgward Raketenwagen – light German Halftrack – photo 2011
Sd.Kfz. 11 Borgward Raketenwagen – light German Halftrack – photo 2011
Sd Kfz. 11 Borgward Raketenwagen – light German Halftrack – photo 2011
Sd.Kfz. 11 Borgward Raketenwagen – light German Halftrack – photo 2011

The Sondernkraftfahrzeug 11 light tractor artillery halftrack was made by Borgward.


Our newest WW2 articles in your inbox every month? Join 1200+ other subscribers and sign up here!



Share your thoughts on this article