Published on
July 24, 2010 in
German.
German nomenclature: leichter Panzerspähwagen (Fu.) (Sd. Kfz. 223) mit Einheitsfahrgestell I für schwerer Panzerkraftwagen.
English designation: Light armored scout car with standard chassis I for heavy armored car.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Net weight |
|
3,950 kg |
|
8,707 lb. |
| Pay load |
|
450 kg |
|
193 lb. |
| Gross weight |
|
4,400 kg |
|
9,700 lb. |
| Weight: Front axle |
|
1,650 kg |
|
3,637 lb. |
| Weight: Rear axle |
|
2,750 kg |
|
6,062 lb. |
| Length (overall) |
|
4,800 mm |
|
15 ft., 9 ins. |
| Width (overall) |
|
1,950 mm |
|
6 ft., 5 ins. |
| Height (overall) |
|
1,750 mm |
|
5 ft., 9 ins. |
| Ground clearance |
|
230 mm |
|
9 ins. |
| Tread centers |
|
1,610 mm |
|
5 ft., 3 ins. |
| Wheelbase |
|
2,800 mm |
|
110 ins. |
| Wheel width |
|
190 mm |
|
7 1/2 ins. |
| Angle of approach |
|
|
|
50° |
| Angle of departure |
|
|
|
35° |
| Seating capacity |
| Fording depth |
|
600 mm |
|
23 ins. |
| Climbing ability |
|
|
|
20° |
| Overturn gradient (lengthwise) |
|
|
|
40° |
| Overturn gradient (crosswise) |
|
|
|
30° |
| Turning radius |
|
14 meters (front wheel) |
|
46 ft., 4 ins. |
| |
|
8 meters (all wheels) |
|
26 ft., 3 ins. |
| Trailer load |
| Engine horsepower |
|
75 c-v |
|
74 hp |
| Piston displacement |
|
3,500 cu cm |
|
210 cu. ins. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
|
110 liters |
|
29 gal. |
| Highway fuel consumption |
|
|
|
6.7 m.p.g. |
| Average terrain full consumption |
|
|
|
4.3 m.p.g. |
German: p. 74.62
Published on
July 24, 2010 in
German.
German nomenclature: leichter Panzerspähwagen (Sd. Kfz. 222) mit Einheitsfahrgestell I für schwerer Panzerkraftwagen.
English designation: Light armored scout car with standard chassis I for heavy armored car.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Net weight |
|
3,750 kg |
|
8,267 lb. |
| Pay load |
|
1,050 kg |
|
2,315 lb. |
| Gross weight |
|
4,800 kg |
|
10,582 lb. |
| Weight: Front axle |
|
1,850 kg |
|
4,078 lb. |
| Weight: Rear axle |
|
2,950 kg |
|
6,503 lb. |
| Length (overall) |
|
4,800 mm |
|
15 ft., 9 ins. |
| Width (overall) |
|
1,950 mm |
|
6 ft., 5 ins. |
| Height (overall) |
|
2,000 mm |
|
6 ft., 7 ins. |
| Ground clearance |
|
230 mm |
|
9 ins. |
| Tread centers |
|
1,610 mm |
|
5 ft., 3 ins. |
| Wheelbase |
|
2,800 mm |
|
110 ins. |
| Wheel width |
|
190 mm |
|
7 1/2 ins. |
| Angle of approach |
|
|
|
50° |
| Angle of departure |
|
|
|
35° |
| Seating capacity |
| Fording depth |
|
600 mm |
|
23 ins. |
| Climbing ability |
|
|
|
20° |
| Overturn gradient (lengthwise) |
|
|
|
40° |
| Overturn gradient (crosswise) |
|
|
|
30° |
| Turning radius |
|
14 meters (front wheels) |
|
46 ft., 4 ins. |
| |
|
8 meters (all wheels) |
|
26 ft., 3 ins. |
| Engine horsepower |
|
75 c-v |
|
74 hp |
| Piston displacement |
|
3,500 cu cm |
|
210 cu. ins. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
|
110 liters |
|
29 gal. |
| Highway fuel consumption |
|
|
|
6.5 m.p.g. |
| Average terrain fuel consumption |
|
|
|
4 m.p.g. |
German: p. 74.62
Published on
July 24, 2010 in
German.
German nomenclature: leichter Panzerspähwagen (Sd. Kfz. 221) mit Einheitsfahrgestell I für schwerer Panzerkraftwagen.
English designation: Light armored scout car with standard chassis I for heavy armored car.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Net weight |
|
3,750 kg |
|
8,267 lb. |
| Pay load |
| Gross weight |
|
4,000 kg |
|
8,818 lb. |
| Weight: Front axle |
|
1,500 kg |
|
3,307 lb. |
| Weight: Rear axle |
|
2,500 kg |
|
5,512 lb. |
| Length (overall) |
|
4,800 mm |
|
15 ft., 9 ins. |
| Width (overall) |
|
1,950 mm |
|
6 ft., 5 ins. |
| Height (overall) |
|
1,700 mm |
|
5 ft., 7 ins. |
| Ground clearance |
| Tread centers |
|
1,610 mm |
|
5 ft., 3 ins. |
| Wheelbase |
|
2,800 mm |
|
110 ins. |
| Wheel width |
|
190 mm |
|
7 1/2 ins. |
| Angle of approach |
|
|
|
50° |
| Angle of departure |
|
|
|
35° |
| Seating capacity |
| Fording depth |
|
600 mm |
|
23 ins. |
| Climbing ability |
|
|
|
22° |
| Overturn gradient (lengthwise) |
|
|
|
40° |
| Overturn gradient (crosswise) |
|
|
|
30° |
| Turning radius |
|
15/8 meters |
|
49 ft., 2 ins./26 ft., 3 ins. |
| Trailer load |
| Engine horsepower |
| Piston displacement |
| Fuel tank capacity |
|
110 liters |
|
29 gal. |
| Highway fuel consumption |
|
|
|
7.1 m.p.g. |
| Average terrain fuel consumption |
|
|
|
4.3 m.p.g. |
German: p. 74.61
Published on
July 24, 2010 in
German.
German nomenclature: schwerer geländegängig gepanzerte Personenkraftwagen (Sd. Kfz. 247) mit Einheitsfahrgestell II für schwerer Panzerkraftwagen.
English designation: Heavy cross-country armored personnel car with standard chassis II for heavy armored car.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Net weight |
|
3,700 kg |
|
8,157 lb. |
| Pay load |
|
760 kg |
|
1,675 lb. |
| Gross weight |
|
4,460 kg |
|
9,832 lb. |
| Weight: Front axle |
|
2,260 kg |
|
4,982 lb. |
| Weight: Rear axle |
|
2,200 kg |
|
4,850 lb. |
| Length (overall) |
|
5,000 mm |
|
16 ft., 5 ins. |
| Width (overall) |
|
2,000 mm |
|
6 ft., 7 ins. |
| Height (overall) |
|
1,800 mm |
|
5 ft., 11 ins. |
| Ground clearance |
|
230 mm |
|
9 ins. |
| Tread centers |
|
1,640 mm |
|
5 ft., 4 ins. |
| |
|
1,640 mm |
|
5 ft., 4 ins. |
| Wheelbase |
|
3,000 mm |
|
118 ins. |
| Wheel width |
| Angle of approach |
|
|
|
50° |
| Angle of departure |
|
|
|
35° |
| Seating capacity |
|
|
|
6 |
| Fording depth |
|
500 mm |
|
20 ins. |
| Climbing ability |
|
|
|
21° |
| Overturn gradient (lengthwise) |
|
|
|
40° |
| Overturn gradient (crosswise) |
|
|
|
35° |
| Turning radius |
|
13.50/9 meters |
|
44 ft., 3 ins./29 ft., 6 ins. |
| Trailer load |
| Engine horsepower |
|
75 c-v |
|
74 hp |
| Piston displacement |
|
3,500 cu cm |
|
210 cu. ins. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
|
160 liters |
|
42.2 gal. |
| Highway fuel consumption |
|
|
|
6.7 m.p.g. |
| Average terrain fuel consumption |
|
|
|
4.3 m.p.g. |
German: p. 74.61
Published on
July 23, 2010 in
German.
German nomenclature: schwerer geländegängig gepanzerte Personenkraftwagen (Sd. Kfz. 247) mit Fahrgestell des leichter geländegängiger Lastkraftwagen (o).
English designation: Heavy cross-country armored personnel car with special chassis of the light cross-country truck.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Net weight |
|
4,600 kg |
|
10,194 lb. |
| Pay load |
|
600 kg |
|
1,269 lb. |
| Gross weight |
|
5,200 kg |
|
11,463 lb. |
| Weight: Front axle |
|
1,400 kg |
|
3,086 lb. |
| Weight: Rear axle |
|
1,900 kg |
|
4,188 lb. |
| Length (overall) |
|
4,600 mm |
|
15 ft., 1 in. |
| Width (overall) |
|
1,960 mm |
|
6 ft., 5 ins. |
| Height (overall) |
|
1,700 mm |
|
5 ft., 7 ins. |
| Ground clearance |
|
240 mm |
|
9 1/2 ins. |
| Tread centers |
|
1,580 mm |
|
5 ft., 2 ins. |
| |
|
1,565 mm |
|
5 ft., 1 in. |
| |
|
1,565 mm |
|
5 ft., 1 in. |
| Wheelbase |
|
2,445/900 mm |
|
96/35 ins. |
| Wheel width |
|
190 mm |
|
71 ins. |
| Angle of approach |
|
|
|
50° |
| Angle of departure |
|
|
|
40° |
| Seating capacity |
|
|
|
6 |
| Fording depth |
|
600 mm |
|
23 ins. |
| Climbing ability |
|
|
|
20° |
| Overturn gradient (lengthwise) |
|
|
|
50° |
| Overturn gradient (crosswise) |
|
|
|
35° |
| Turning radius |
|
16 meters |
|
52 ft., 6 ins. |
| Trailer load |
|
1,000 kg |
|
2,205 lb. |
| Engine horsepower |
|
65 c-v |
|
64.1 hp |
| Piston displacement |
|
3,500 cu cm |
|
210 cu. ins. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
|
110 liters |
|
29 gal. |
| Highway fuel, consumption |
|
|
|
7.8 m.p.g. |
| Average terrain fuel consumption |
|
|
|
4.7 m.p.g. |
German: p. 74.60
Published on
July 23, 2010 in
German.
German nomenclature: Funkkraftwagen (Kfz. 14) mit Fahrgestell des mittleren Panzerkraftwagen (o).
English designation: Radio car with special chassis of the medium armored car.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Net weight |
|
1,900 kg |
|
4,188 lb. |
| Pay load |
|
350 kg |
|
772 lb. |
| Gross weight |
|
2,250 kg |
|
4,960 lb. |
| Weight: Front axle |
|
900 kg |
|
1,984 lb. |
| Weight: Rear axle |
|
1,350 kg |
|
2,975 lb. |
| Length (overall) |
|
4,200 mm |
|
13 ft., 9 ins. |
| Width (overall) |
|
1,700 mm |
|
5 ft., 7 ins. |
| Height (overall) |
|
1,500 mm |
|
4 ft., 11 ins. |
| Ground clearance |
|
180 mm |
|
7 1/8 ins. |
| Tread centers |
|
1,430 mm |
|
4 ft., 8 ins. |
| Wheelbase |
|
2,840 mm |
|
112 ins. |
| Wheel width |
|
170 mm |
|
6 3/4 ins. |
| Angle of approach |
|
|
|
55° |
| Angle of departure |
|
|
|
35° |
| Seating capacity |
|
500 mm |
|
20 ins. |
| Fording depth |
| Climbing ability |
|
|
|
15° |
| Overturn gradient (lengthwise) |
|
|
|
50° |
| Overturn gradient (crosswise) |
|
|
|
30° |
| Turning radius |
|
15 meters |
|
49 ft., 2 ins. |
| Trailer load |
| Engine horsepower |
|
60 c-v |
|
59.2 hp |
| Piston displacement |
|
3,000 cu cm |
|
180 cu. ins. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
|
70 liters |
|
18.5 gal. |
| Highway fuel consumption |
|
|
|
9.4 m.p.g. |
| Average terrain fuel consumption |
|
|
|
6.7 m.p.g. |
German: p. 74.60
Published on
July 9, 2010 in
German.
The “8 Rad Panzerspahwagen” is the standard heavy armored car now in use by the Germans. It is a highly mobile, cross-country vehicle used by reconnaissance units. The car is armed with one 20 mm automatic cannon and one 7.92 mm machine gun, coaxially mounted in the turret. A 9 mm M.P. 38 or 40 is also carried. It is also equipped with periscope attachments for the camera used on scouting missions.
This vehicle is unusual in that all eight wheels are powered, and a steering control system at each end enables the crew to operate it from either end quite efficiently. The rear end control can be engaged or disengaged, whereas the front end control is permanently engaged.
The wheel suspension is very flexible. It consists of four longitudinal semi-elliptic springs, two on each side of the frame. Each spring is secured to the vehicle frame at its center on a fiber bearing to permit easy maneuvering over rough terrain.
The engine is a water-cooled, V-8, gasoline type of approximately 155 horsepower. The transmission has six speeds that can be used in either direction.
There are several variations of this car: one with radio and antenna and another without; one with a rotating turret; one with a fixed turret; and a turretless type mounting the 75 mm short tank gun, Kw.K.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Weight |
|
8 1/2 tons |
| Length |
|
19 ft., 2 ins. |
| Width |
|
7 ft., 3 ins. |
| Height |
|
7 ft., 10 ins. |
| Ground clearance (belly) |
|
13.7 ins. |
| Suspension |
|
8 single wheels; knee action; semi-elliptic springs |
| Wheel base (overall) |
|
13 ft., 5 1/2 ins. |
| Size tires |
|
8.27 x 18 |
| Fording depth |
|
2 ft. |
| Theoretical radius of action |
| Roads |
|
165 miles |
| Cross-country |
|
110 miles |
| Speed |
| Roads |
|
50 m.p.h. |
| Cross-country |
|
20 m.p.h. |
| Armor |
| Front plate |
|
15 mm |
| Sides |
|
8 mm |
| Armament |
|
2 cm Kw.K. 30 |
| |
|
7.92 mm M.G. 34 |
| |
|
9 mm M.P. 38 or 40 |
| Ammunition |
|
2.0 cm gun — 180 rds. |
| |
|
7.92 mm M.G. — 2,100 rds. |
| |
|
9 mm M.P. — 192 rds. |
| Engine |
|
Bussing-NAG, V-8, 155 B.H.P. |
| Transmission |
|
Constant mesh, helical ear—6 speeds forward, 6 reverse |
| Steering |
|
Worm and nut |
| Crew |
|
4 |
German: p. 43
Published on
May 28, 2010 in
German.
German nomenclature: Maschinengewehrkraftwagen (Kfz. 13) mit Fahrgestell des mittleren Panzerkraftwagen (o).
English designation: Machine gun car with special chassis for the medium armored car.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Net weight | | 1,900 kg | | 4,188 lb. |
| Gross weight | | 2,200 kg | | 4,850 lb. |
| Weight: Front axle | | 900 kg | | 1,984 lb. |
| Weight: Rear axle | | 1,300 kg | | 2,866 lb. |
| Length (overall) | | 4,200 mm | | 13 ft., 9 ins. |
| Width (overall) | | 1,700 mm | | 5 ft., 7 ins. |
| Height (overall) | | 1,500 mm | | 4 ft., 11 ins. |
| Ground clearance | | 180 mm | | 7 1/8 ins. |
| Tread centers | | 1,430 mm | | 4 ft., 8 ins. |
| Wheelbase | | 2,840 mm | | 112 ins. |
| Wheel width | | 170 mm | | 6 3/4 ins. |
| Angle of approach | | | | 55° |
| Angle of departure | | | | 35° |
| Seating capacity |
| Fording depth | | 500 mm | | 20 ins. |
| Climbing ability | | | | 15° |
| Overturn gradient (lengthwise) | | | | 50° |
| Overturn gradient (crosswise) | | | | 30° |
| Turning radius | | 15 meters | | 49 ft., 2 ins. |
| Trailer load |
| Engine horsepower | | 60 c-v | | 59.2 hp |
| Piston displacement | | 3,000 cu cm | | 180 cu. ins. |
| Fuel tank ‘capacity | | 70 liters | | 18.5 gal. |
| Highway fuel consumption | | | | 9.4 m.p.g. |
| Average terrain fuel consumption | | | | 6.7 m.p.g. |
German: p. 74.59
Published on
January 19, 2010 in
German.
This armored car is basically the 8-wheeled Model Sd. Kfz. 234 equipped with a 12-cylinder, 75°, air-cooled diesel engine. The armor plate on the front of the turret, superstructure, and hull is heavier than that of earlier models. The vehicle, itself, is also about three tons heavier.
The main armament consists of the 5 cm tank gun, Kw. K. 39/1, fitted with a muzzle brake. This gun has a muzzle velocity of 2,700 f/s, with A.P. ammunition. Its penetration performance with A.P.C. ammunition is estimated at 2.2 inches at 30° from 1,000 yards.
The mantlet is cast in one piece somewhat similar in appearance to that on the latest assault guns, but the casting also includes the coaxial machine gun. This design gives greater protection than the older types. The gun has a vertical sliding block and is of the semi-automatic type. A spring type equilibrator is mounted on the right hand side between the cradle and the turret top plate. The hydropneumatic recoil mechanism is mounted in the mantlet on top of the piece. Elevation is from -7° to +25°. Six smoke projectors are mounted, three on each side of the turret.
The front of the turret is protected by 30 mm armor set at an angle of 20° from the vertical. The sides and rear have 10 mm armor set at 25°, and the top plate is of the same thickness. The gun mantlet is rounded, and is 40 to 100 mm thick. The front of the superstructure has 30 mm armor set at a 35° angle, and the sides 10 mm at 30°. The nose plates of the hull are 30 mm thick, the upper plate being set at a 55° angle and the lower at 30°. The glacis plate is 17 mm at 70° and the sides of the hull 9 mm at 30°.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Weight |
|
11.5 tons |
| Length (overall with gun at 12 o’c.) |
|
22 ft., 4 ins. |
| Length (overall with gun at 6 o’c.) |
|
19 ft., 8 ins. |
| Width |
|
7 ft., 10 ins. |
| Height |
|
7 ft., 6 ins. |
| Ground clearance |
|
1 ft., 2 ins. |
| Tread centers |
|
6 ft., 4 3/4 ins. |
| Wheelbase |
|
13 ft., 5 1/2 ins. |
| Tire size |
|
8.27 x 16 |
| Fuel tank |
|
89 gal. capacity |
| Fording depth |
|
4 ft., 7 ins. |
| Speed (maximum) |
|
50 m.p.h. |
| Engine |
|
12-cylinder, 75°, air-cooled diesel. |
| |
|
217 BHP at 2250 engine r.p.m. |
| Bore and stroke |
|
110 mm/130 mm |
| Ignition |
|
Diesel |
| Battery |
| Transmission |
|
6 speeds forward: 6 reverse |
| Steering |
|
(Dual control) worm and nut |
| Crew |
|
4 |
German: p. 42.1 (April 1, 1945)
