Month: May 2010

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l. Flkw. (Kfz. 81): Antiaircraft Unit Light Truck

l. Flkw. (Kfz. 81): Antiaircraft Unit Light TruckGerman nomenclature: leichter Flak­kraft­wagen (Kfz. 81) mit Fahr­gestell des leichter geländegängiger Last­kraft­wagen (o).

English designation: Antiaircraft unit light truck with special chassis for light cross-country truck (standard com­mer­cial vehicle).

SPECIFICATIONS

Net weight         2,600 kg         5,732 lb.
Pay load 1,150 kg 2,535 lb.
Gross weight 3,750 kg 8,267 lb.
Weight: Front axle 1,060 kg 2,336 lb.
Weight: Right axle 1,450 kg 2,950 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.
Central 200 mm 7 7/8 ins.
Ground clearance 225 mm 8 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 2,470-860 mm 97 ins./34 ins.
Wheel width 190 mm 7 1/2 ins.
Angle of approach 60°
Angle of departure 40°
Seating capacity 7
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 800 kg 1,764 lb.
Engine horsepower 65 c—v 64.1 hp
Piston displacement 3,500 cu cm 210 cu. ins.
Fuel tank capacity 110 liters 90 gal
Highway fuel consumption 7.8 m.p.g.
Average terrain fuel consumption 4.7 m.p.g.

German: p. 74.23

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Mannsch. Kw. (Kfz. 70): Reconnaissance Car

Mannsch. Kw. (Kfz. 70): Reconnaissance CarGerman nomenclature: Mannschafts­kraft­wagen (Kfz. 70) mit Einheits­fahr­gestell II für schwerer Pkw.

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

SPECIFICATIONS

Net weight         3,150 kg         6,944 lb.
Pay load 1,050 kg 2,314 lb.
Gross weight 4,200 kg 9,258 lb.
Weight: Front axle 2,000 kg 4,409 lb.
Weight: Rear axle 2,200 kg 4,850 lb.
Length (overall) 4,850 mm 15 ft., 11 ins.
Width (overall) 2,000 mm 6 ft., 7 ins.
Height (overall) 2,040 mm 6 ft., 8 ins.
Ground clearance 230 mm 9 ins.
Tread centers 1,640 mm 5 ft., 4 ins.
Wheelbase 3,000 mm 118 ins.
Wheel width 215 mm 8 1/2 ins.
Angle of approach   55°
Angle of departure   45°
Seating capacity   7
Fording depth 500 mm 19 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 1,000 kg 2,205 lb.
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. 74.23

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Anh. (l achs.) f. M. Boot (Sd. Ah. 13): Trailer

Anh. (l achs.) f. M. Boot (Sd. Ah. 13): TrailerGerman nomenclature: Anhänger (l achs.) für Motorboot (Sd. Ah. 13)

English designation: Trailer (single axle) for motorboat.

SPECIFICATIONS

Net weight         2,000 kg         4,409 lb.
Pay load 2,200 kg 4,850 lb.
Gross weight 4,200 kg 9,258 lb.
Weight: axle 4,200 kg 9,259 lb.
Length (overall) 8,700 mm 28 ft., 7 ins.
Width (overall) 2,000 mm 6 ft., 7 ins.
Height (overall) 2,500 mm 8 ft., 2 ins.
Ground clearance 270 mm 10 3/8 ins.
Tread centers 1,580 mm 5 ft., 2 ins.
Wheel width 270 mm 10 5/8 ins.
Angle of approach 10°
Angle of departure 10°
Fording depth
Overturn gradient (crosswise)

German: p. 74.72

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Anh. (l achs.) f. Fährsl. (Sd. Ah. 15): Trailer

Anh. (l achs.) f. Fährsl. (Sd. Ah. 15): Trailer - AnhängerGerman nomenclature: Anhänger (l achs.) für Fährseil (Sd. Ah. 15).

English designation: Trailer (single axle) for ferry cable.

SPECIFICATIONS

Net weight       550 kg       1,213 lb.
Pay load 300 kg661 lb.
Gross weight 850 kg1,874 lb.
Weight: axle 850 kg1,874 lb.
Length (overall) 2,750 mm9 ft.
Width (overall) 1,950 mm6 ft., 5 ins.
Height (overall) 1,320 mm4 ft., 4 ins.
Ground clearance 400 mm15 3/4 ins.
Tread centers 1,650 mm5 ft., 5 ins.
Wheel width 170 mm6 3/4 ins.
Angle of approach 20°
Angle of departure 40°
Fording depth
Overturn gradient (crosswise) 48°

German: p. 74.72