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M. G. Kw. (Kfz. 13): Machine Gun Car

Published on May 28, 2010 in German. Closed

M. G. Kw. (Kfz. 13): Machine Gun CarGerman 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 weight2,200 kg4,850 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 consumption6.7 m.p.g.

German: p. 74.59

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l. Scheinw. Kw. II (Kfz. 83): Light Searchlight Truck II

Published on April 30, 2010 in German. Closed

l. Scheinw. Kw. II (Kfz. 83): Light Searchlight Truck IIGerman nomenclature: leichter Scheinwerferkraftwagen II (Kfz. 83) mit Fahrgestell des leichter gelände­gängiger Pkw. (o).

English designation: Light searchlight truck II with special chassis for light cross-country armored car (standard commercial vehicle).

SPECIFICATIONS

Net weight         2,600 kg         5,732 lb.
Pay load 1,180 kg 2 601 lb.
Gross weight 3,780 kg 8,333 lb.
Weight: Front axle 1,060 kg 2,336 lb.
Weight: Rear axle 1,360 kg 2,998 lb.
Length (overall) 4,950 mm 16 ft., 3 ins.
Width (overall) 1,950 mm 6 ft., 5 ins.
Height (overall) 2,300 mm 7 ft., 6 ins.
Ground clearance 200 mm 7 7/8 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 7 1/2 ins.
Angle of approach 60°
Angle of departure 40°
Seating capacity 5
Fording depth 600 mm 23 5/8 ins.
Climbing ability 20°
Overturn gradient (lengthwise) 50°
Overturn gradient (crosswise) 30°
Turning radius 16 meters 52 ft., 6 ins.
Trailer load
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. 74.19

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l. Scheinw. Kw. I (Kfz. 83): Light Searchlight Truck I

Published on April 30, 2010 in German. Closed

leichter Scheinwerferkraftwagen I (Kfz. 83) mit Einheitsfahrgestell II für schwerer Pkw.
German nomenclature: leichter Scheinwerferkraftwagen I (Kfz. 83) mit Einheitsfahrgestell II für schwerer Pkw.

English designation: Light searchlight truck I with standard chassis II for heavy armored car.

SPECIFICATIONS

Net weight         3,150 kg         6,945 lb.
Pay load 1,180 kg 2,601 lb.
Gross weight 4,330 kg 9,546 lb.
Weight: Front axle 2,100 kg 4,630 lb.
Weight: Rear axle 2,230 kg 4,916 lb.
Length (overall) 4,850 mm 15 ft., 11 ins.
Width (overall) 2,000 mm 6 ft., 7 ins.
Height (overall) 2,040 mm 6 ft., 8 ins.
Ground clearance 230 mm 9 ins.
Tread centers 1,640 mm 5 ft., 4 ins.
Wheelbase 3,000 mm 118 ins.
Wheel width 215 mm 8 1/2 ins.
Angle of approach 55°
Angle of departure 45°
Seating capacity 5
Fording depth 500 mm 19 7/8 ins.
Climbing ability 25°
Overturn gradient (lengthwise) 45°
Overturn gradient (crosswise) 30°
Turning radius 16.5 meters 54 ft., 1 in.
Trailer load 1,000 kg 2,205 lb.
Engine horsepower 90 c-v 88.8 hp
Piston displacement 4,000 cu cm 240 cu. ins.
Fuel tank capacity 120 liters 31.7 gal.
Highway fuel consumption 5.2 m.p.g.

Average terrain fuel consumption 6.7 m.p.g.

German: p. 74.19

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m. Kom. (o) — Bef. Kw. — Fu. Answ. Kw. — Labor. Kw.: Medium Motor Bus

Published on April 25, 2010 in German. Closed

m. Kom. (o) — Bef. Kw. — Fu. Answ. Kw. — Labor. Kw.: Medium Motor BusGerman nomenclature: mittlerer Kraftomnibus (o) zugleich als; Befehlskraftwagen; Funkauswertekraftwagen; Laboratoriumskraftwagen.

English designation: Medium motor bus (standard commercial vehicle) used as Command Vehicle; Radio Intelligence Truck; Laboratory Truck.

SPECIFICATIONS

Net weight         4,300 kg         9,480 lb.
Pay load 3,000 kg 6,614 lb.
Gross weight 7,300 kg 16,093 lb.
Weight: Front axle 2,100 kg 4,630 lb.
Weight: Rear axle 5,200 kg 11,463 lb.
Length (overall) 7,300 mm 23 ft., 11 ins.
Width (overall) 2,100 mm 6 ft., 10 ins.
Height (overall) 3,000 mm 9 ft., 10 ins.
Ground clearance 200 mm 7 7/8 ins.
Tread centers 1,750 mm 5 ft., 9 ins.
  1,910 mm 6 ft., 3 ins.
Wheelbase 4,400 mm 14 ft., 5 ins.
Wheel width 190 mm 7 1/2 ins.
Angle of approach   40°
Angle of departure   20°
Seating capacity   30
Fording depth 500 mm 20 ins.
Climbing ability   12°
Overturn gradient (lengthwise)   40°
Overturn gradient (crosswise)   35°
Turning radius 20 meters 65 ft., 7 ins.
Trailer load 2,000 kg 4,409 lb.
Engine horsepower 90 c-v 88.8 hp.
Piston displacement 9,000 cu cm 540 cu. ins.
Fuel tank capacity 120 liters 31.7 gal.
Highway fuel consumption   5.9-7.8 m.p.g.
Average terrain fuel consumption

German: p. 74.47

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Samml. Kw. (Kfz. 42): Charging Truck

Published on April 18, 2010 in German. Closed

Samml. Kw. (Kfz. 42): Charging Truck: Sammlerkraftwagen (Kfz. 42)German nomenclature: Sammler­kraft­wagen (Kfz. 42) mit Fahrgestell des mittlerer Last­kraft­wagen (o).

English designation: Charging truck with special chassis for medium truck.

SPECIFICATIONS


Net weight         3,800 kg         8,377 lb.
Pay load 2,050 kg 4,519 lb.
Gross weight 5,850 kg 12,896 lb.
Weight: Front axle 1,900 kg 4,188 lb.
Weight: Rear axle, each 3,950 kg 8,707 lb.
Length (overall) 6,950 mm 22 ft., 7 ins.
Width (overall) 2,300 mm 7 ft., 6 ins.
Height (overall) 2,840 mm 9 ft., 3 ins.
Ground clearance 200 mm 7 7/8 ins.
Tread centers 1,700 mm 5 ft., 7 ins.
  2,000 mm 6 ft., 7 ins.
Wheelbase 4,000 mm 157 ins.
Wheel width 190 mm 7 1/2 ins.
Angle of approach   60°
Angle of departure   40°
Seating capacity   3
Fording depth 500 mm 20 ins.
Climbing ability   15°
Overturn gradient (lengthwise)   40°
Overturn gradient (crosswise)   30°
Turning radius 20 meters 65 ft., 7 ins.
Trailer load 2,000 kg 4,409 lb.
Engine horsepower 70 c-v 69 hp
Piston displacement 3,800 cu cm 228 cu. ins.
Fuel tank capacity 120—120 liters 31.7—31.7 gal.
Highway fuel consumption   6.7—8.4 m.p.g.
Average terrain fuel consumption

German: p. 74.38

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Fsp. Baukw.: Telephone Construction Truck

Published on April 18, 2010 in German. Closed

Fsp. Baukw.: Telephone Construction Truck - FernsprechbaukraftwagenGerman nomenclature: Fernsprechbau­kraft­wagen (mittleren Lastkraft­wagen offen (o)).

English designation: Telephone construction truck (medium motor truck open—standard commercial chassis).

SPECIFICATIONS
Net weight         4,000 kg         8,818 lb.
Pay load 2,300 kg 5,071 lb.
Gross weight 6,300 kg 13,888 lb.
Weight: Front axle 2,000 kg 4,409 lb.
Weight: Rear axle 4,300 kg 9,480 lb.
Length (overall) 8,000 mm 26 ft., 3 ins.
Width (overall) 2,500 mm 8 ft., 2 ins.
Height (overall) 2,600 mm 8 ft., 6 ins.
Ground clearance 200 mm 7 7/8 ins.
Tread centers 1,700 mm 5 ft., 7 ins.
  2,000 mm 6 ft., 7 ins.
Wheelbase 5,300 mm 208 ins.
Wheel width 190 mm 7 1/2 ins.
Angle of approach   60°
Angle of departure   40°
Seating capacity   9
Fording depth 500 mm 20 ins.
Climbing ability   15°
Overturn gradient (lengthwise)   40°
Overturn gradient (crosswise)   30°
Turning radius 20 meters 65 ft., 7 ins.
Trailer load 2,000 kg 4,409 lb.
Engine horsepower 70 c-v 69 hp
Piston displacement 4,500 cu cm 270 cu. ins.
Fuel tank capacity 120—120 liters 31.7—31.7 gal.
Highway fuel consumption   6.7-8.4 m.p.g.
Average terrain fuel consumption

German: p. 74.38

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l. Scheinw. Kw. I (Kfz. 83): Light Searchlight Truck I

Published on April 18, 2010 in German. Closed

l. Scheinw. Kw. I (Kfz. 83): Light Searchlight Truck IGerman nomenclature: leichter Scheinwerfer­kraft­wagen I (Kfz. 83) mit Fahr­gestell des leichter gelände­gängiger Pkw. (o).

English designation: Light searchlight truck I with special chassis for light cross-country armored car (standard commercial vehicle).

SPECIFICATIONS

Net weight        2,600 kg        5,732 lb.
Pay load 1,180 kg 2,601 lb.
Gross weight 3,780 kg 8,333 lb.
Weight: Front axle 1,060 kg 2,336 lb.
Weight: Rear axle 1,360 kg 2,998 lb.
Length (overall) 4,950 mm 16 ft., 3 ins.
Width (overall) 1,950 mm 6 ft., 5 ins.
Height (overall) 2,300 mm 7 ft., 6 ins.
Ground clearance 200 mm 7 7/8 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 7 1/2 ins.
Angle of approach   60°
Angle of departure   40°
Seating capacity   5
Fording depth 600 mm 23 5/8 ins.
Climbing ability   20°
Overturn gradient (lengthwise)   50°
Overturn gradient (crosswise)   30°
Turning radius 16 meters 52 ft., 6 ins.
Trailer load
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. 74.18

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Verst. Kw. (Kfz. 24): Maintenance Truck

Published on April 18, 2010 in German. Closed

German Verst. Kw. (Kfz. 24): Maintenance TruckGerman nomenclature: Verstarker­kraft­wagen (Kfz. 24) mit Einheits­fahrgestell II für schwerer Pkw.

English designation: Maintenance truck with standard chassis II for heavy armored car.

SPECIFICATIONS
Net weight       3,150 kg       6,945 lb.
Pay load 1,750 kg3,857 lb.
Gross weight 4,300 kg9,480 lb.
Weight: Front axle2,000 kg4,409 lb.
Weight: Rear axle2,330 kg5,137 lb.
Length (overall)4,850 mm15 ft., 11 ins.
Width (overall)2,000 mm6 ft., 7 ins.
Height (overall)2,760 mm9 ft., 5/8 in.
Ground clearance230 mm9 ins.
Tread centers1,640 mm5 ft., 4 ins.
Wheelbase3,000 mm118 ins.
Wheel width210 mm8 1/4 ins.
Angle of approach 55°
Angle of departure 45°
Seating capacity
Fording depth 500 mm19 7/8 ins.
Climbing ability 25°
Overturn gradient (lengthwise) 45°
Overturn gradient (crosswise) 30°
Turning radius16.5 meters54 ft., 1 in.
Engine horsepower 90 c-v88.8 hp
Piston displacement4,000 cu cm240 cu. ins.
Fuel tank capacity120 liters31.7 gal.
Highway fuel consumption 6.7 m.p.g.
Average terrain fuel consumption 5.2 m.p.g.

German: p. 74.18

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Messt.-u. Ger. Kw. (Kfz. 63): Measurement Range and Equipment Truck

Published on April 11, 2010 in German. Closed

Messt.-u. Ger. Kw. (Kfz. 63): Measurement Range and Equipment TruckGerman nomenclature: Messtellen-und Gerätkraftwagen (Kfz. 63) mit Einheitsfahrgestell für leichter Lastkraftwagen.

English designation: Measurement range and equipment truck with standard chassis for light truck.

SPECIFICATIONS

Net weight        5,400 kg        11,904 lb.
Pay load 1,900 kg 4,188 lb.
Gross weight 7,300 kg 16,093 lb.
Weight: Front axle 2,200 kg 4,850 lb.
Weight: Rear axle, each 2,550 kg 5,622 lb.
Length (overall) 6,110 mm20 ft.
Width (overall)2,235 mm7 ft., 4 ins.
Height (overall) 2,485 mm8 ft., 2 ins.
Ground clearance 280 mm11 1/4 ins.
Tread centers 1,720 mm5 ft., 8 ins.
Wheelbase3,100/1,100 mm122/43 ins.
Wheel width 2.15 mm8 1/2 ins.
Angle of approach  60°
Angle of departure  40°
Seating capacity  7
Fording depth 800 mm31 1/2 ins.
Climbing ability  30°
Overturn gradient (lengthwise)  50°
Overturn gradient (crosswise)  30°
Turning radius 17 meters55 ft., 2 ins.
Trailer load
Engine horsepower 85 c-v83.8 hp
Piston displacement 6,234 cu cm374 cu. ins.
Fuel tank capacity 120 liters31.7 gal.
Highway fuel consumption  7.3 m.p.g.
Average terrain fuel consumption  5.2 m.p.g.

German: p. 74.36

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Verm. Ger. Kw. (Kfz. 64): Range Finder Truck

Published on April 11, 2010 in German. Closed

Verm. Ger. Kw. (Kfz. 64): Range Finder TruckGerman nomenclature: Vermessungs­gerät­kraft­wagen (Kfz. 64) mit Fahr­gestell des leichter gelände­gängiger Lastkraftwagen (o).

English designation: Range finder truck with special chassis for light cross-country truck.

SPECIFICATIONS
Net weight       3,900 kg       8,597 lb.
Pay load1,150 kg2,535 lb.
Gross weight5,050 kg11,133 lb.
Weight: Front axle1,300 kg2,866 lb.
Weight: Rear axle, each1,875 kg4,133 lb.
Length (overall)5,750 mm18 ft., 10 ins.
Width (overall)2,150 mm7 ft.
Height (overall)2,350 mm7 ft., 8 ins.
Ground clearance200 mm7 1/2 ins.
Tread centers1,600 mm5 ft., 3 ins.
 1,800 mm5 ft., 11 ins.
 1,800 mm5 ft., 11 ins.
Wheelbase3,000/950 mm118/37 ins.
Wheel width170 mm6 3/4 ins.
Angle of approach 60°
Angle of departure 40°
Seating capacity 7
Fording depth600 mm23 5/8 ins.
Climbing ability 20°
Overturn gradient (lengthwise) 50°
Overturn gradient (crosswise) 30°
Turning radius19.5 meters64 ft.
Trailer load
Engine horsepower65 c-v64.1 hp
Piston displacement3,500 cu cm210 cu. ins.
Fuel tank capacity110 liters29 gal.
Highway fuel consumption 5.9 m.p.g.
Average terrain fuel consumption 4.3 m.p.g.

German: p. 74.36

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