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Nachr. Kw. (Kfz. 2): Signal Communications Truck

Nachr. Kw. (Kfz. 2): Signal Communications Truck: NachrichtenkraftwagenGerman nomenclature: Nachrichten­kraft­wagen (Kfz. 2) mit Fahr­gestell des mittleren Pkw. (o).

English designation: Signal com­muni­ca­tions truck with special chassis for medium armored car (standard com­mer­cial vehicle).

SPECIFICATIONS
Net weight         1,200 kg         2,645 lb.
Pay load 500 kg 1,102 lb.
Gross weight 1,700 kg 3,747 lb.
Weight: Front axle 820 kg 1,808 lb.
Weight: Rear axle 880 kg 1,940 lb.
Length (overall) 4,100 mm 13 ft., 5 ins.
Width (overall) 1,580 mm 5 ft., 2 ins.
Height (overall) 1,800 mm 5 ft., 11 ins.
Ground clearance 220 mm 8 5/8 ins.
Tread centers 1,350 mm 4 ft., 5 ins.
Wheelbase 2,300 mm 90 ins.
Wheel width 160 mm 6 1/4 ins.
Angle of approach 50°
Angle of departure 30°
Seating capacity 2
Fording depth 400 mm 15 3/4 ins.
Climbing ability 17°
Overturn gradient (lengthwise) 45°
Overturn gradient (crosswise) 30°
Turning radius 12 meters 39 ft., 4 ins.
Trailer load
Engine horsepower 45 c-v 44.4 hp
Piston displacement 2,000 cu cm 120 cu. ins.
Fuel tank capacity 60 liters 15.9 gal.
Highway fuel consumption 18.1 m.p.g.
Average terrain fuel consumption 9.8 m.p.g.

German: p. 74.3