Leichter Panzerspähwagen (MG) (Sd Kfz 221)
By Christian Ankerstjerne
Technical Information
Leichter Panzerspähwagen (MG) (Sd Kfz 221) | |
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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.