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Beob. Kw. (Kfz. 76): Reconnaissance Truck

Beob. Kw. (Kfz. 76): Reconnaissance TruckGerman nomenclature: Beobachtungs­kraft­wagen (Kfz. 76) mit Fahr­gestell des leichter geländegängiger Last­kraft­wagen (o).

English designation: Reconnaissance truck with special chassis for light cross-country truck.

SPECIFICATIONS


Net weight         3,925 kg         8,652 lb.
Pay load 795 kg 1,753 lb.
Gross weight 4,720 kg 10,405 lb.
Weight: Front axle 1,430 kg 3,152 lb.
Weight: Rear axle 1,645 kg 3,626 lb.
Length (overall) 5,390 mm 17 ft., 8 ins.
Width (overall) 2,220 mm 7 ft., 3 ins.
Height (overall) 2,350 mm 7 ft., 8 ins.
Ground clearance 225 mm 8 7/8 ins.
Tread centers 1,600 mm 5 ft., 3 ins.
1,800 mm 5 ft., 11 ins.
1,800 mm 5 ft., 11 ins.
Wheelbase 3,000/950 mm 118/37 ins.
Wheel width 170-350 mm 6 3/4-13 3/4 ins.
Angle of approach 60°
Angle of departure 40°
Seating capacity 9
Fording depth 600 mm 23 5/8 ins.
Climbing ability 20°
Overturn gradient (lengthwise) 50°
Overturn gradient (crosswise) 30°
Turning radius 19.5 meters 63 ft., 12 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 5.9 m.p.g.
Average terrain fuel consumption 4.7 m.p.g.

German: p. 74.27

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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

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l. Scheinw. Kw. II (Kfz. 83): Light Searchlight Truck II

l. Scheinw. Kw. II (Kfz. 83): Light Searchlight Truck IIGerman nomenclature: leichter Scheinwerferkraftwagen II (Kfz. 83) mit Fahrgestell des leichter gelände­gängiger Pkw. (o).

English designation: Light searchlight truck II 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. 74.19

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l. Scheinw. Kw. I (Kfz. 83): Light Searchlight Truck I

leichter Scheinwerferkraftwagen I (Kfz. 83) mit Einheitsfahrgestell II für schwerer Pkw.
German nomenclature: leichter Scheinwerferkraftwagen I (Kfz. 83) mit Einheitsfahrgestell II für schwerer Pkw.

English designation: Light searchlight truck I with standard chassis II for heavy armored car.

SPECIFICATIONS

Net weight         3,150 kg         6,945 lb.
Pay load 1,180 kg 2,601 lb.
Gross weight 4,330 kg 9,546 lb.
Weight: Front axle 2,100 kg 4,630 lb.
Weight: Rear axle 2,230 kg 4,916 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 5
Fording depth 500 mm 19 7/8 ins.
Climbing ability 25°
Overturn gradient (lengthwise) 45°
Overturn gradient (crosswise) 30°
Turning radius 16.5 meters 54 ft., 1 in.
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 5.2 m.p.g.

Average terrain fuel consumption 6.7 m.p.g.

German: p. 74.19

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10.5 cm L.G. 40: Recoilless Gun

10.5 cm L.G. 40: Recoilless Gun

There are two known types of 10.5 cm recoilless guns in use by the German Army. The L.G. 40, formerly known as the L.G. 2 Kp., appears to be the type most frequently used. To prevent casualties, special precaution must be taken by the gun crew when firing the recoilless gun.

The barrel is screwed into the breech ring. This ring, with attachments, is composed of three parts : the breech ring proper, cylindrical in shape and approximately 43.5 cm in length; the rear portion which is hinged to the breech ring proper and swings to the right to permit loading; and the cone, approximately 41.2 cm in length, which is in one piece with the swiveling rear portion of the breech ring. At the right side of the breech ring is a boring which houses the striker mechanism. The upper surface of the breech ring is prepared for a clinometer.

The carriage consists of a crosshead and axle bar with torsion springs. Two spades under the crosshead, and a rectangular girder trail fitted with a spade, serve to give the carriage proper balance for firing. A tool box is located in the center portion of the trail. The shield, which is mounted on brackets just below the trunnion bearings, is in two parts and is fitted with sliding securing bars at top and bottom.

Both elevating and traversing mechanisms are situated on the lower left-hand side of the carriage. Two boxes, apparently for sighting gear, are also attached to the left of the carriage, but no sights were captured with the gun.

The 10.5 cm L.G. 42, previously known as the L.G. 2 Rh., is probably a later model of the L.G. 40, but none has been captured as yet.

SPECIFICATIONS

L.G. 40
Caliber       10.5 cm
Weight in action854 lb.
Length of piece (including cone)1,902 mm
Muzzle velocity1,105 f/s—H.E. rd.
1,224 f/s—hollow charge rd.
Range (max.)6,600 yds.
Range, effective (max.)1,660 yds.—hollow charge rd.
Elevation-15° to 40°
Traverse40° either way
L.G. 42
Muzzle velocity1,099 f/s—H.E. rd.
 1,236 f/s—hollow charge rd.
Range (max.)8,695 yds.
AmmunitionH.E. — F.H. Gr. 41 fuzed with either A.Z. 23 v (0.15) or Dopp. Z. s/60
  Hollow charge — 10 cm Gr. 39 fuzed with A.Z. 38 and using the same charge as for the F.H. Gr. 41

German: p. 110

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l. Schn. Pfl. Thp. E: Light Snow Plow

l. Schn. Pfl. Thp. E: Light Snow Plow: leichter Schneepflug Thp. E.German nomenclature: leichter Schnee­pflug Thp. E.

English designation: Light snow plow.

SPECIFICATIONS

Net weight         580 kg         1,279 lb.
Length (overall) 3,100 mm 10 ft., 2 ins.
Width (overall) 2,600 mm 8 ft., 6 ins.
Height (overall)
Ground clearance
Angle of approach
Angle of departure
SNOW PLOW
Clearing width 2.60 m 8 ft., 6 ins.
Clearing height 1.00 m 3 ft., 3 ins.

German: p. 74.101

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l. Schn. Pfl. Thp. K: Snow Plow

l. Schn. Pfl. Thp. K: Snow Plow: leichter Schneepflug Thp. K.German nomenclature: leichter Schnee­pflug Thp. K.

English designation: Light snow plow.

SPECIFICATIONS

Net weight         400 kg         882 lb.
Length (overall) 3,100 mm 10 ft., 2 ins.
Width (overall) 2,600 mm 8 ft., 6 ins.
Height (overall)
Ground clearance
Angle of approach
Angle of departure
SNOW PLOW
Clearing width 2.6 m 8 ft., 6 ins.
Clearing height 1.00 m 3 ft., 3 ins.

German: p. 74.101