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Peilkw. a (Kfz. 61): Radio Beacon Truck

Peilkw. a (Kfz. 61): Radio Beacon TruckGerman nomenclature: Peilkraftwagen a (Kfz. 61) mit Fahrgestell des leichter geländegängiger Lastkraftwagen (o).

English designation: Radio beacon truck with special chassis for light cross-country truck.

SPECIFICATIONS

Net weight         3,950 kg         8,707 lb.
Pay load 1,280 kg 2,822 lb.
Gross weight 5,230 kg 11,529 lb.
Weight: Front axle 1,230 kg 2,711 lb.
Weight: Rear axle, each 2,000 kg 4,409 lb.
Length (overall) 5,600 mm 18 ft., 4 ins.
Width (overall) 2,020 mm 6 ft., 7 ins.
Height (overall) 2,750 mm 9 ft.
Ground clearance 225 mm 8 7/8 ins.
Tread centers 1,620 mm 5 ft., 3 ins.
1,800 mm 5 ft., 11 ins.
1,800 mm 5 ft., 11 ins.
Wheelbase 3,000/950 mm 118/37 ins.
Wheel width 170/350 mm 6 3/4/13 3/4 ins.
Angle of approach 60°
Angle of departure 40°
Seating capacity
Fording depth 600 mm 23 5/8 ins.
Climbing ability 14-16°
Overturn gradient (lengthwise) 60°
Overturn gradient (crosswise) 30°
Turning radius 19.5 meters 64 ft.
Trailer load
Engine horsepower 65 c-v 64.1 hp
Piston displacement 3.950 cu cm 237 cu. ins.
Fuel tank capacity 110 liters 29 gal.
Highway fuel consumption 5.9 m.p.g.
Average terrain fuel consumption 4.3 m.p.g.

German: p. 74.31