>>7105979I love platoon sized elements.
A infantry platoon of Sdfz 251's is made up of 3 troop transports or "hanomags" 10 in each (30 total). Whereas a normal rifle gruppe is made up of about 40 riflemen.
1 leader and assistant leader for the command squad. 1 light machine gunner, 2 assistant gunners and at least 4 to 8 riflemen per squad for the remaining 2 squads.
Anything more than the above and you're cutting into a company/task force sized element.
Depending on the commander or unit type like SS, panzergrenadier or luftwaffe the unit can have squads as small as 5 per truck.
As far as heavy weapons go on the ground, usually the trucks can be used as moveable heavy weapons fighting positions.
A tank gruppe would more likely to be a support element and not included within the platoon. Tanks typically travel as security and in groups.
The most accurate referrences are sources from wargames, re-enactors and military historical forums. These links go more into depth.
http://www.lonesentry.com/panzer/may/german-infantry-gruppe.htmlhttp://www.wwpd.net/2016/09/bolt-action-look-inside-band-of.htmlGood luck.
