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Technical Information
Notes
Sources
Technical details of the six-wheeled versions of the Sd Kfz 231 and Sd Kfz 232.
Büssing-NAG Typ G 31 P
Daimler-Benz Typ G 3 A als Pzkw.
Magirus Typ M 206a
Crew
Crew
4
Physical Characteristics
Weight, chassis, tools, and fuel
2.35 t
2.70 t
3.00 t
Weight, armor and armament
2.70 t
Weight, total
5.05 t
5.40 t
5.70 t
Weight, total, with crew
5.35 t
5.70 t
6.00 t
Length
5.57 m
Width
1.82 m
Height, without turret
1.70 m
Height, with turret
2.25 m
Height, with antenna1
2.87 m
Track, front
1.55 m
1.60 m
1.69 m
Track, rear
1.37/1.81 m
1.38/1.82 m
1.44/1.84 m
Wheelbase, front and first rear axel
2.7 m
3.0 m
2.5 m
Wheelbase, first and second rear axel
0.95 m
0.90 m
Ground clearance
0.285 m
0.300 m
0.240 m
Wheel width, front
150 mm
Wheel width, rear
2x150 mm + 40 mm
2x150 mm
2x150 mm + 50 mm
Performance
Maximum speed, forward
70 km/h
62 km/h
Maximum speed, reverse2
32 km/h
62 km/h
Road speed
35 km/h
Fuel capacity
90 l
105 l
110 l
Cruising range
250-300 km
250
Mileage (road)
0.35 l/km
0.40 l/km
Turning radius
16 m
14 m
13 m
Engine
Type
Water cooled
Cylinders
4
6
Displacement
3900 cc
3700 cc
4600 cc
Net h.p.
60
65
70
Armament
Main weapon
2 cm Kw K 30
Secondary weapon
MG 13 (co-axial)
Traverse
360°
Maximum elevation
20°
Minimum depression
-12°
Auxillary weapon
M.P. 18, I.
Ammunition Storage
Main weapon
200 Pzgr. Patr. L'Spur
Secondary weapon
1500 S m K
Auxillary weapon
192
Notes
Sd Kfz 232. Back
It was possible to reverse the gears, allowing the Büssing-NAG chassis to reverse at up to 75 percent of the forward speed, the Daimler-Benz chassis at up to 50 percent of the forward speed, and the Magirus chassis at the full forward speed. Back
Sources
Gerätbeschreibung und Bedienungsanweisung mit Beladeplan für den schweren Panzerspähwagen (Sd. Kfz. 231) und für den schweren Panzerspähwagen (Fu) (Sd. Kfz. 232) . Berlin : Heereswaffenamt, 1936. 46 p. D 640. NARA T283 R41.
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