Royal Hungarian Army Vehicles (1922-1945)

Discover our collection of scale model kits representing the vehicles of the Royal Hungarian Army. This category features military vehicles and related equipment used by Hungary during the Second World War. Alongside exclusive Balaton Modell resin kits, you will find highly detailed models that faithfully recreate historically significant Hungarian military vehicles. These kits are ideal for collectors, military history enthusiasts and scale model builders interested in World War II subjects. The Royal Hungarian Army: Hungary emerged from the First World War on the losing side. Under the Treaty of Trianon (1920), the country lost approximately two-thirds of its territory and was subjected to severe military restrictions. The domestic arms industry was virtually dismantled, several branches of the armed forces were prohibited, and Hungary was not permitted to maintain tanks or an air force. The strength of the army was limited to 35,000 personnel. Under these conditions, the Royal Hungarian Army was established in 1922. Hungary regained military equality in 1938, making it possible to openly acquire military aircraft and tanks, although this proved increasingly difficult in a Europe preparing for war. Initially, the backbone of the Royal Hungarian Air Force consisted of Italian aircraft. From 1942 onwards, German aircraft types entered service, and under the German–Hungarian aircraft production agreement, Hungary manufactured significant numbers of Messerschmitt Bf 109G and Me 210 Ca-1 fighter aircraft, partly for the Luftwaffe. In the spring of 1945, the front swept across Hungary, and the last Hungarian combat units laid down their arms in Austria. With the end of the Second World War, the Royal Hungarian Army ceased to exist.