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Nachr. Kw. (Kfz. 2): Communications Car

Nachr. Kw. (Kfz. 2): Communications Car: NachrichtenkraftwagenGerman nomenclature: Nachrichten­kraft­wagen (Kfz. 2) mit Einheits­fahr­gestell I für leichter Pkw.

English designation: Communications car with standard chassis I for light armored car.

SPECIFICATIONS

Net weight         1,700 kg         3,748 lb.
Pay load 500 kg 1,102 lb.
Gross weight 2,200 kg 4,850 lb.
Weight: Front axle 1,000 kg 2,204 lb.
Weight: Rear axle 1,200 kg 2,645 lb.
Length (overall) 3,850 mm 12 ft., 7 ins.
Width (overall) 1,700 mm 5 ft., 11 ins.
Height (overall) 1,900 mm 6 ft., 3 ins.
Ground clearance 235 mm 9 1/4 ins.
Tread centers 1,400 mm 4 ft., 7 ins.
Wheelbase 2,400 mm 94 ins.
Wheel width 158 mm 6 1/4 ins.
Angle of approach 60°
Angle of departure 45°
Seating capacity 2
Fording depth 500 mm 19 3/4 ins.
Climbing ability 30°
Overturn gradient (lengthwise) 50°
Overturn gradient (crosswise) 30°
Turning radius 12/6.5 meters 39 ft., 4 ins./21 ft., 4 ins.
Trailer load
Engine horsepower 45 c-v 44.4 hp
Piston displacement 2000 cu cm 120 cu. ins.
Fuel tank capacity 60 liters 15.9 gal.
Highway fuel consumption 13.6 m.p.g.
Average terrain fuel consumption 9.4 m.p.g.

German: p. 74.3