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Fu. Horchkw. a (Kfz. 72): Radio Interception Truck

German nomenclature: Funk­horch­kraft­wagen a (Kfz. 72) mit Fahr­gestell des mittleren gelände­gängiger Last­kraft­wagen (o). English designation: Radio interception truck A with special chassis for medium cross-country motor truck. SPECIFICATIONS Net weight         5,695 kg         12,555 lb. Pay load 2,175 kg 4,795 lb. Gross weight 7,870 kg 17,349 lb. Weight: Front axle 2,200 kg 4,850 lb. […]

Fu. Horchkw. a (Kfz. 72): Radio Interception TruckGerman nomenclature: Funk­horch­kraft­wagen a (Kfz. 72) mit Fahr­gestell des mittleren gelände­gängiger Last­kraft­wagen (o).

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

SPECIFICATIONS

Net weight         5,695 kg         12,555 lb.
Pay load 2,175 kg 4,795 lb.
Gross weight 7,870 kg 17,349 lb.
Weight: Front axle 2,200 kg 4,850 lb.
Weight: Rear axle, each 2,835 kg 6,250 lb.
Length (overall) 7,000 mm 22 ft., 11 ins.
Width (overall) 2,835 mm 9 ft., 3 ins.
Height (overall) 5,900 mm 12 ft., 9 ins.
Ground clearance 300 mm 11 7/8 ins.
Tread centers 1,800 mm (front) 5 ft., 11 ins.
  2,000 mm (rear) 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 4
Fording depth 600 mm 23 5/8 ins.
Climbing ability 18°
Overturn gradient (lengthwise) 40°
Overturn gradient (crosswise) 30°
Turning radius 23 meters 75 ft., 5 ins.
Trailer load 2,000 kg 4,409 lb.
Engine horsepower 100 c-v 98.6 hp
Piston displacement 6,000 cu cm 360 cu. ins.
Fuel tank capacity 120 liters 31.7 gal.
Highway fuel consumption 5.9-7.8 m.p.g.
Average terrain fuel consumption 4.7-5.9 m.p.g.

German: p. 74.44