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l. Messtr. Kw. (Kfz. 3): Light Survey Section Car

German nomenclature: leichter Mess­trupp­kraft­wagen (Kfz. 3) mit Einheits­fahrgestell I fur leichter Pkw. English designation: Light survey section car with standard chassis I for light armored car. SPECIFICATIONS Net weight         1,725 kg         3,802 lb. Pay load 475 kg 1,047 lb. Gross weight 2,200 kg 4,849 lb. Weight: Front axle 1,050 kg 2,315 lb. Weight: […]

l. Messtr. Kw. (Kfz. 3): Light Survey Section CarGerman nomenclature: leichter Mess­trupp­kraft­wagen (Kfz. 3) mit Einheits­fahrgestell I fur leichter Pkw.

English designation: Light survey section car with standard chassis I for light armored car.

SPECIFICATIONS

Net weight         1,725 kg         3,802 lb.
Pay load 475 kg 1,047 lb.
Gross weight 2,200 kg 4,849 lb.
Weight: Front axle 1,050 kg 2,315 lb.
Weight: Rear axle 1,150 kg 2,535 lb.
Length (overall) 3,850 mm 12 ft., 7 ins.
Width (overall) 1,690 mm 5 ft., 6 ins.
Height (overall) 1,900 mm 6 ft., 3 ins.
Ground clearance 235 mm 9 1/4 ins.
Tread centers 1,400 mm 4 ft., 7 ins.
Wheelbase 2,400 mm 94 ins.
Wheel width 158 mm 6 1/4 ins.
Angle of approach 60°
Angle of departure 45°
Seating capacity 3
Fording depth 500 mm 19 7/8 ins.
Climbing ability 30°
Overturn gradient (lengthwise) 40°
Overturn gradient (crosswise) 30°
Turning radius 12/6.5 meters 39 ft., 4 ins./21 ft., 4 ins.
Trailer load
Engine horsepower 45 c-v 44.4 hp
Piston displacement 3,000 cu cm 180 cu. ins.
Fuel tank capacity 60 liters 15.9 gal.
Highway fuel consumption 13.6 m.p.g.
Average terrain fuel consumption 9.4 m.p.g.

German: p. 74.6