Since the PaK is ready and I told you that there is a good reason for it, I would like to show you which model it is.
History and development
The three-axle wheeled vehicles of F. Krupp AG, unofficially designated as Krupp-Protze, were delivered to the Reichswehr or Wehrmacht under the designations L 2 H 43 (1933–1936) and L 2 H 143 (1937–1941). Approximately 7000 of the striking vehicles with the sloping bonnet were used in the Second World War as sports cars for light Pak or flak, team transporters and telecommunications / radio vehicles.
Compared to other military vehicles of the time, the construction was characterized by an unconventional technology: the central frame made of pressed U-profiles had a non-driven rigid axle at the front with a transverse leaf spring package, while the four rear wheels were individually suspended on double wishbones. They were suspended by a helical spring lying horizontally along the top on each side. The air-cooled Krupp four-cylinder boxer engine drove all four rear wheels via two limited slip differentials. The hydraulic brake acted on all six wheels; the handbrake on the gearbox and thus on both rear axles. The Krupp engine M 305 with a displacement of 3460 cm³ was also used in the Panzer I (version A).
Technical specifications
Length / width / height: 5.10 / 1.96 / 1.93 meters
Empty weight: 2450 kg to 2825 kg (telecommunications vehicle)
Permitted total weight: 3600 kg to 3750 kg
Trailer load: 1000 kg
Ground clearance: 225 mm, wading depth: 600 mm
Engine: air-cooled four-cylinder boxer engine (Krupp M 304 / M 305)
Capacity: 3308 cm³ (M 305: 3460 cm³)
Power: 40 kW (55 hp) at 2500 rpm (L 2 H 43), 44 kW (60 hp) at 2500 rpm (L 2 H 143 with M 305 engine)
Power transmission: via four-speed manual transmission (ZF-Aphon), countershaft and two limited slip differentials on both rear axles
Turning circle: 14.5 m
Top speed: 70 km / h
Range: 400 km (road), 275 km (off-road); Tank capacity 110 l
variants
Kfz. 19 - telecommunications vehicle
Kfz. 21 - Staff vehicle
Kfz.68 - radio mast carrier
Kfz. 69 - train car for 3.7 cm PaK 36
Kfz.70 - team transport vehicle
Kfz.81 - towing vehicle for Flak 30 / FlaK 38
Kfz.83 - towing vehicle for anti-aircraft headlights or power generating set
And as always, a little insight into my work
Now it's time for variant 69
Further varieties are then possible
As always, stay tuned
Greetings Lukas
