Sd.Kfz. 234 "Puma"

  Unit Properties of  General Information
 * Nation:     Germany
 * Category:   Armored Car
 * Class:      ?
 * Role:       Recconisense Vehical
 * Primary Armament: 50mm KwK 39/1 L/60 (AP/HE)
 * Secondary Armament: 1 x 7.92mm MG34. Hull.
 * Armor:     30mm-10mm
 * Crew:       3


 * MP price:   15
 * Speed:      38
 * Fuel:       ?

The Puma (also known as: Panzerspähwagen Sd.Kfz. 234) is a German medium combat-vehicle which was produced from 1940 onwards. This version had a turret and mounted a 5 cm KwK 39/1 L/60, very similar to the weapon previously used on the later versions of the Panzerkampfwagen III. It weighed nearly 12 tons but was still capable of 85 km/h (53 mph). Its Armor level is less than any tank, but enought for withstanding MG rounds due to its intended role of reconnaissance. The armored car could be driven backwards by the radio operator in an emergency.

Against large calbier gunsthe Puma hasn't got much of a chance, not even if they hit it on the front glacis plate. Its big advantage is the heavy turret-gun, which can defeat any other light or medium vehicle whilst still being able to out-run them. This gives the 'Puma' the upper hand in combat against enemy light vehicles (eg. the M8 "Greyhound"). The Puma has the same gun penetration as the Panzer III F: 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 (also known as: 5 cm Kampfwagenkanone 39 L/60).

In Game
In Men of War it is important to make the best use of the Puma vehicle. Its advantages are the very little price in multiplayer, high speed and the heavy turret gun. Use these factors to outflank and catch the enemy of guard. The American rival is the M8 "Greyhound" which is much more useful against infantry due to its mounted .50 cal, but not as useful against vehicles than the Puma's 5cm AT-gun.

If you are able to flank an enemy tank from behind, it is possible to destroy it. Another useful tactic is to use the Puma to distract the enemy and to catch his attention whilst other forces engae it. This might be useful if you plan to attack somewhere else or of your need a rest from enemy attacks.