Month: April 2010

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s. Lkw., Off. (o): Heavy Motor Truck, Open

s. Lkw., Off. (o): Heavy Motor Truck, Open -- schwerer Lastkraftwagen, offen (o)German nomenclature: schwerer Lastkraftwagen, offen (o).

English designation: Heavy motor truck, open (standard commercial vehicle).

SPECIFICATIONS

Net weight         8,900 kg         19,620 lb.
Pay load 3,500 kg 7,716 lb.
Gross weight 18,500 kg 40,785 lb.
Weight: Front axle 6,500 kg 14,329 lb.
Weight: Rear axle, each 6,000 kg 13,227 lb.
Length (overall) 10,400 mm 34 ft., 1 in.
Width (overall) 2,500 mm 8 ft., 2 ins.
Height (overall) 2,600 mm 8 ft., 6 ins.
Ground clearance 250 mm 9 7/8 ins.
Tread centers 200 mm 7 7/8 ins.
Wheelbase 5,700/1,450 mm 224/57 ins.
Wheel width 230 mm 9 ins.
Angle of approach   55°
Angle of departure   50°
Seating capacity   40
Fording depth 600 mm 23 5/8 ins.
Climbing ability   12°
Overturn gradient (lengthwise)   40°
Overturn gradient (crosswise)   30°
Turning radius 25 meters 82 ft.
Trailer load 5,000 kg 11,023 lb.
Engine horsepower 120 c/v 118.4 hp
Piston displacement 10,000 cu cm 600 cu. ins.
Fuel tank capacity 150-150 liters 39.6 gal.
Highway fuel consumption   4.7-6.7 m.p.g.
Average terrain fuel consumption

German: p. 74.46

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Fu. Mast. Kw. (Kfz. 301): Radio Antenna Truck

Fu. Mast. Kw. (Kfz. 301): Radio Antenna TruckGerman nomenclature: Funkmast-Kraftwagen (Kfz. 301) mit Fahrgestell des mittleren geländegängiger Last­kraft­wagen (o).

English designation: Radio antenna truck with special chassis for medium cross-country motor truck.

SPECIFICATIONS

Net weight         6,300 kg         13,888 lb.
Pay load 1,850 kg 4,078 lb.
Gross weight 8,150 kg 17,967 lb.
Weight: Front axle 2,500 kg 5,512 lb.
Weight: Rear axle, each 2,825 kg 6,228 lb.
Length (overall) 7,550 mm 24 ft., 9 ins.
Width (overall) 2,350 mm 7 ft., 8 ins.
Height (overall) 2,750 mm 9 ft.
Ground clearance 250 mm 9 7/8 ins.
Tread centers 1,750 mm 5 ft., 9 ins.
  2,000 mm 6 ft., 7 ins.
  2,000 mm 6 ft., 7 ins.
Wheelbase 3,750/1,100 mm 148/43 ins.
Wheel width 190 mm 7 1/2 ins.
Angle of approach   45°
Angle of departure   30°
Seating capacity   5
Fording depth 600 mm 23 5/8 ins.
Climbing ability   18°
Overturn gradient (lengthwise)
Overturn gradient (crosswise)
Turning radius 23 meters 75 ft., 5 ins.
Trailer load 2,000 kg 4,409 lb.
Engine horsepower 95 c-v 93.7 hp
Piston displacement 7,350 cu cm 441 cu. ins.
Fuel tank capacity 120 liters 31.7 gal.
Highway fuel consumption   7.8 m.p.g.
Average terrain fuel consumption   5.9 m.p.g.

German: p.74.46

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

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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l. Kom. (o): Light Motor Bus

Leichter Kraftomnibus (o) -- l. Kom. (o): Light Motor BusGerman nomenclature: Leichter Kraftomnibus (o).

English designation: Light motor bus (standard commercial vehicle).

SPECIFICATIONS

Net weight         2,500 kg         5,512 lb.
Pay load 1,500 kg 3,307 lb.
Gross weight 4,000 kg 8,818 lb.
Weight: Front axle 1,600 kg 3,527 lb.
Weight: Rear axle 2,400 kg 5,292 lb.
Length (overall) 6,000 mm 19 ft., 8 ins.
Width (overall) 1,750 mm 5 ft., 8 ins.
Height (overall) 2,000 mm 6 ft., 6 ins.
Ground clearance 200 mm 778 ins.
Tread centers 1,420 mm 4 ft., 8 ins.
Wheelbase 3,900 mm 153 ins.
Wheel width 175 mm 6 5/8 ins.
Angle of approach   40°
Angle of departure   20°
Seating capacity   15
Fording depth 500 mm 20 ins.
Climbing ability   12°
Overturn gradient (lengthwise)   50°
Overturn gradient (crosswise)   30°
Turning radius 16 meters 52 ft., 6 ins.
Trailer load
Engine horsepower 50 c-v 49.3 hp
Piston displacement 3,000 cu cm 180 cu. ins.
Fuel tank capacity 120 liters 31.7 gal.
Highway fuel consumption   7.8-9.4 m.p.g.
Average terrain fuel consumption

German: p. 74.47

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s. Anh. mit Betr. St. Kess. Anl. (o): Heavy Trailer with Fuel Tank

s. Anh. mit Betr. St. Kess. Anl. (o): Heavy Trailer with Fuel TankGerman nomenclature: schwerer Anhänger mit Betriebsstoffkesselanlage (o).

English designation: Heavy trailer with fuel tank (standard commercial vehicle).

SPECIFICATIONS

Net weight         5,300 kg         11,684 lb.
Pay load 5,100 kg 11,243 lb.
Gross weight 10,400 kg 22,121 lb.
Weight: Front axle 4,000 kg 8,818 lb.
Weight: Rear axle 6,400 kg 14,109 lb.
Length (overall) 7,750 mm 25 ft., 5 ins.
Width (overall) 2,400 mm 7 ft., 10 ins.
Height (overall) 2,730 mm 8 ft., 11 ins.
Ground clearance 330 mm 13 ins.
Tread centers 1,970 mm 6 ft., 5 ins.
Wheelbase 3,350 mm 132 ins.
Wheel width 450 mm 17 3/4 ins.
Arig1e of approach   70°
Angle of departure   15°
Seating capacity
Fording depth
Overturn gradient (lengthwise)
Overturn gradient (crosswise)
Turning radius

German: p. 74.84

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m. Anh. mit Betr. St. Kess. Anl. (o): Medium Trailer with Fuel Tank

m. Anh. mit Betr. St. Kess. Anl. (o): Medium Trailer with Fuel TankGerman nomenclature: mittlerer Anhänger mit Betriebestoffkesselenlage (o).

English designation: Medium trailer with fuel tank (standard commercial vehicle).

SPECIFICATIONS

Net weight        3,300 kg        7,275 lb.
Pay load 2,200 kg 4,850 lb.
Gross weight 5,700 kg 12,566 lb.
Weight: Front axle 2,800 kg 6,173 lb.
Weight: Rear axle 2,900 kg 6,393 lb.
Length (overall) 4,800 mm 15 ft., 9 ins.
Width (overall) 2,050 mm 6 ft., 9 ins.
Height (overall) 2,650 mm 8 ft., 8 ins.
Ground clearance 180 mm 7 1/2 ins.
Tread centers 1,500 mm 4 ft., 11 ins.
Wheelbase
Wheel width 230 mm 9 ins.
Angle of approach   45°
Angle of departure   45°
Seating capacity
Fording depth
Overturn gradient (lengthwise)
Overturn gradient (crosswise)
Turning radius

German: p. 74.84

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8.8 cm Flak 41: Multi-Purpose Gun

8.8 cm Flak 41: Multi-Purpose Gun - German 88mm

This new German multi-purpose 8.8 cm gun is built on massive proportions. The piece, which has an overall length of approximately 262 inches, has a built-up tube with a securing collar at the forward end of the jacket.

A breech mechanism of the horizontal sliding type is operated manually by a handle on top of the breech ring; it may also be operated semi-automatically, opening action and extraction taking place during counter-recoil, and closing action following when a round is rammed home.

The hydropneumatic recuperator cylinder is fitted above the barrel; and the buffer is in the cradle. A lug riding in a cam below the left trunnion is geared to rotate the control rod, varying the length of recoil with the elevation. Spring equilibrators are located on either side of the upper carriage.

The elevating mechanism is of the single rack and pinion type. Three elevation speeds are provided and selected by positioning a lever on top of the gear box to which the handwheels are fitted. Three traverse speeds are also provided and selected in the same manner as the elevation speeds.

The cannoneer has the choice of two sitting positions. For direct fire he sits facing the front and fires the gun by pressing an electric push-button with his right foot. The left foot rest, when not depressed, brakes the traverse. When sitting in the antiaircraft position, the cannoneer faces the side of the gun and matches pointers. Here again the left foot rest is a brake pedal, braking the traverse when released. The gun has a total traverse of 360°. The gun crew is protected by a shield 5/16 inch thick and 7 feet, 3 inches high. Both steel casing and normal casing shells are used.

SPECIFICATIONS

Caliber         8.8 cm
Length of tube 248 ins.
Weight (travelling position) 12.3 tons
Weight (firing position) 8.8 tons
Length (travelling position) 30 ft., 8 ins.
Height (travelling position) 7 ft., 6 ins.
Height (firing position) 50 ins.
Width (overall) 94 ins.
Length of tube and breech ring 8.8 ft.
No. of grooves 32 lands and grooves, R.H. twist
Width of grooves .110 ins.
Depth of grooves .038 ins.
Width of lands .242 ins.
Muzzle velocity (H.E. shell) (3,280 f.s.); (A.P. 3,215 f.s.)
Max. range (horizontal) 21,960 yds.
Max. range (vertical) 16,075 yds.
Rate of fire 20-25 rds. per minute
Traverse 360°
Elevation +90°
Depression -3°
Length of recoil
Ammunition H.E. (3 types of A.P.)
Wt. of projectile H.E. 20.7 lb.; A.P. 22.4 lb.

German: p. 112

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

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

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

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