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I've noticed that on the PSC website there are 2 seperate half track kits available for the Germans. One is the Sd Kfz 251 Ausf C, the other is the Sd Kfz 251 Ausf D. What's the difference between these 2 boxes? Can I use either as transports for my Gepanzerte Panzergrenadiers?

http://www.wwiivehicles.com/germany/half-tracks/sdKfz-251.asp

SdKfz 251 Ausf C: New single piece armor nose plate for the engine compartment. Air was drawn up behind the lower front plate. The top grille was eliminated. The side cooling flaps were replaced by side vent covers which allowed vents to be open all the time for better cooling. Changes to seating and stowage. The mudguards were raised to allow for more room between tire and guard. Tools were moved to front part of mudguards from the upper rear sides. The radio was moved under the front armor in front of the commander's seat. Used the FuG Spr Ger f radio.2

SdKfz 251 Ausf D: The armored body was simplified with a reverse sloping rear end. The air intakes were under the engine side armor and there were stowage boxes permanently fitted to the sides instead of mudguards. Used the FuG Spr Ger f radio.2

You can use both, the D is a later design.

Yeah, its like if you play Late War, then majority should be Ausf.D with only a couple of Ausf.C variants as they were gradually replaced over the course of action. Also note that the PSC Sdkfz upgrade kit is reported on their website to work with their Ausf.D kit, but I've been told that there are no issues to upgrade C kits as well.

Alright thanks for the responses, looks like I'm getting the D variant.