Leichter Panzerspähwagen (MG) (Sd Kfz 221)
By Christian Ankerstjerne
Technical Information
| Leichter Panzerspähwagen (MG) (Sd Kfz 221) | |
|---|---|
| Crew | |
| Crew | 2 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weight, total | 4.00 t |
| Weight, chassis | 1.965 t |
| Length | 4.80 m |
| Width | 1.95 m |
| Height | 1.70 m |
| Firing height | 1.65 m |
| Ground clearance | 0.24 m |
| Wheelbase | 2.80 m |
| Track | 1.61 m |
| Armor | |
| Armor | 5.5-10 mm |
| Performance | |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h |
| Maximum grade, upwards | 22° |
| Vertical obstacle | 0.25 m |
| Fording depth | 0.60 m |
| Cruising range | 320 km |
| Cross-country range | 200 km |
| Engine | |
| Net h.p. | 75 |
| Armament | |
| Main weapon | MG 34 |
| Auxillary weapon | MP 38/MP 40 |
| Ammunition Storage | |
| Main weapon | 1050 |
| Auxillary weapon | 192 |
Additional Reading
- Sd Kfz 221 photographs (external link)
- Photographs of the Sd Kfz 221 at Panzerphotos.
Sources
- Photos von Waffen. Waffenprüfwesen, 1940. 157 p. Waffenprüfwesen Nr. 90/40 g. Kdos. II. Angabe. NARA T78 R152.