7.5cm Pak 40/4 auf gep. Selbstfahrlafette RSO The Raupenschlepper Ost (RSO) was a fully tracked, lightweight vehicle developed by Germany during World War II. It was designed to address the mobility challenges faced by wheeled and half-tracked vehicles in the mud and snow of the Eastern Front. The RSO was a simple, robust, and lightweight tractor primarily used to tow light to medium artillery and for general transport of supplies and personnel. Its all-steel tracks and high ground clearance provided superior mobility in challenging terrain, making it an indispensable workhorse for German logistics in the East from 1942 until the end of the war. Manufacturer: MiniArt Availability: In stock SKU: MiniArt 35483 $50.00 Custom wishlist OK Add to wishlist Add to compare list Email a friend The development of this vehicle is directly linked to the development of the RSO tractor built by Steyr from 1942 to 1945. This tractor was developed to meet the needs of the Wehrmacht for bringing supplies and weapons to the front lines in the poor conditions that were met on the Eastern front. Many of the battles there were far from any road, and if roads did exist, they were often in very poor shape, especially in spring. It was soon found that existing vehicles were not satisfactory for bringing supplies and the newer larger anti-tank weapons through this adverse terrain, thus the designs for the RSO were created. By 1945, about 27,000 RSO tractors had been produced. Products specifications Attribute name Attribute value Country Germany Sub Group Tank Destroyer Group AFV Wars WWII Side Axis Vehicle Common Name RSO, Selbstfahrlafette RSO Scale 1/35 Vehicle Type Raupenschlepper Ost Main Weapon 7.5 cm PaK 4 Used By Germany Product tags Axis (477) , Germany (666) , WWII (444) , Tank Destroyer (20) , AFV (156) , Raupenschlepper Ost (7) , 7.5 cm Pak 4 (2) , RSOSelbstfahrlafette RSO (1)
