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Crew |
2 |
Engine |
Maybach HL42TUKRM |
Weight |
7.81 tons |
Gearbox |
4x2 forward : 1x2 reverse |
Length |
5.80m |
Speed km/hr |
53 |
Width |
2.10m |
Range |
300 km |
Height |
1.75m |
Radio |
FuG Spr Ger f |
| Armour (mm/angle) | Front | Side | Rear | Top/Bottom |
| Superstructure | 10 / 33º | 8 / 35º | 8 / 40º | open |
| Hull | 14.5 / 21º | 8 / 35º | 8 / 30º | 6 / 90º |
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During the period when the concept of the Panzer Division was been planed requirements were detailed for an armored personnel carrier capable of accompanying tanks into battle.As early as 1935 it was suggested that the requirement could be filled by fitting an armored body on a medium semi-track tractor.In 1937 development was begun with Hamomag being entrusted with the chassis design and Büssing-NAG with the armored body.The Zgkw 3t (Sd Kfz 11) was the basis of the new vehicle.The Ausf A and B were superseded in 1940 by the Ausf C which was manufactured continuously until late 1943. The Ausf A can be identified by three early-pattern vision slits on each side and a radio aerial mounted on the front right-hand mudguard.The Ausf B had a single vision port for the driver and commander olny.Both models had an unprotected MG mount over the crew compartment.The Ausf C featured a single-plate nose armour and armored cowls to cover the engine side intakes and an armored shield for the forward MG was introduced.All vehicles had a well-designed and shaped armored body and wide-opening doors at the rear to facilitate quick exit.Various styles of manufacture were used by different producers so that there existed Sd Kfz Ausf C with both welded and riveted bodies. |
