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Fsp. Kw. (Kfz. 23): Telephone Truck

German nomenclature: Fern­sprech­kraft­wagen (Kfz. 23) mit Einheitsfahrgestell II für schwerer Pkw. English designation: Telephone truck with standard chassis II for heavy armored car. SPECIFICATIONS Net weight       3,000 kg       6,614 lb. Pay load1,500 kg3,307 lb. Gross weight 4,500 kg9,921 lb. Weight: Front axle 2,230 kg4,916 lb. Weight: Rear axle 2,270 kg5,004 lb. Length (overall)4,850 mm15 ft., 11 ins. […]

Fsp. Kw. (Kfz. 23): Telephone TruckGerman nomenclature: Fern­sprech­kraft­wagen (Kfz. 23) mit Einheitsfahrgestell II für schwerer Pkw.

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

SPECIFICATIONS

Net weight       3,000 kg       6,614 lb.
Pay load1,500 kg3,307 lb.
Gross weight 4,500 kg9,921 lb.
Weight: Front axle 2,230 kg4,916 lb.
Weight: Rear axle 2,270 kg5,004 lb.
Length (overall)4,850 mm15 ft., 11 ins.
Width (overall) 2,000 mm6 ft., 7 ins.
Height (overall)2,040 mm6 ft., 9 ins.
Ground clearance 230 mm9 ins.
Tread centers 1,640 mm5 ft., 4 ins.
Wheelbase 3,000 mm118 ins.
Wheel width 215 mm8 1/2 ins.
Angle of approach 55°
Angle of departure 45°
Seating capacity 6
Fording depth 500 mm19 7/8 ins.
Climbing ability 25°
Overturn gradient (lengthwise)45°
Overturn gradient (crosswise)30°
Turning radius 13.5 meters 44 ft., 3 ins.
Trailer load
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 6.7 m.p.g.
Average terrain fuel consumption 5.2 m.p.g.

German: p. 74.17