The Sd.Kfz. swjXE. 231 (8-rad). 231 was based on modified Daimler-Benz, Büssing or Magirus 6x4 truck chassis. The 231 was introduced into service in 1932 and began to be replaced in 1937 when the German Army switched production to 8-wheeled armoured cars instead of 6-wheeled. Only drawings are needed. Saved by Thomas. 233 6 and 8 wheeled armoured cars, used by Wehrmacht during the Second World War. It weighed nearly 12 tons but was still capable of 85 km/h (53 mph). The official name was Schwerer Panzerspähwagen Sd. Kfz. A crew of four was typical. It had a second driver's position in the rear so that the vehicle could be driven either forwards or backwards with relative ease. 232 was armed with a 20 mm KwK 30 L/55 autocannon. The turret in the 231/232 series was altered to a hexagonal shape for increased internal volume, it was equipped with a long barrelled 2 cm KwK 30 L/55 autocannon and a coaxial 7.92 mm MG 34 machine gun. 234 series. SdKfz 231 ( 8 – Rad ) měl věž s 20 mm kanonem KwK 30 nebo KwK 38, spřaženým s kulometem MG 34 ráže 7,92 mm. The poor performances of the first, “6-rad” (six wheeled) model led to a complete redesign by Bussing-NAG, with a eight-wheeled vehicle with fully independent steering wheels and a much more powerful engine. 231/232/233 (8-Rad), which belonged to the GS series. For a time, the logical focus was on 4x4 wheeled cars but this then evolved to include 6x6 vehicles built upon existing truck chassis. A further 10 were converted from 263 chassis in October 1942. Development started in 1932-33. 231 8-Rad. This cannon was based on the 20 mm FlaK 30 anti-aircraft gun, and was capable of firing at a cyclic rate of 280 rounds per minute. Using high explosive ammunition, the 20 mm autocannon was highly effective against infantry and unarmoured vehicles. The Sd.Kfz. The 20 mm cannon was not designed to defeat enemy tanks; experiments were made towards replacing it with a heavier gun, which resulted in the Sd.Kfz. Link to full-size photo: SdKfz 231 8 Rad Armored Car Site statistics: Photos of World War II: over 26800 aircraft: 63 models tanks: 59 models vehicles: 59 models guns: 3 models units: 2 ships: 47 WW2 battlefields - 12 The armor on the SdKfz 231 ranged between 5 mm thick to 8 mm thick. However, even with the additional axle, the 6x6 types were limited in their off-road capability forcing German authorities to commission German bus-/ truck-maker Bussing NAG to design, develop, and produce an 8x8, four-axle solution. The original 6-Rad (six wheel) versions were based on a 6x4 truck with an armoured body, but by 1937 they were being replaced by 8-Rad versions. This was equipped with a short barrelled (L/24) 7.5 cm KwK 37 gun and based on the open-topped superstructure of the Sd. SdKfz 231 8 rad at the Wehrtechnische Studiensammlung Koblenz‎ (11 F) Media in category "SdKfz 231 8 rad" The following 18 files are in this category, out of 18 total. 234 series were completely new designs, of a similar size and appearance to the Sd.Kfz. 11. 232 schwerer Panzerspähwagen (Fu) (8-Rad) Difficile d'identifier cet auto-blindée lourde. From July 1941, any need for a 231 was fulfilled by producing a 232 without the additional radio equipment. This antenna was supported by two insulated vertical connecting tubes at the back corners and an inverted U-shape tube construction on the turret sides with a central joint that allowed the turret its full 360° traverse. Sd. [citation needed] The speed of the eight-wheeled cars made them the best scouting vehicles that Rommel had for long-range reconnaissance across the wide desert territory.[1]. I need help with the search for quality drawings for Schwerer Panzerspahwagen 8 Rad. SdKfz 231/234 8-rad book. 232, Sd.Kfz. 231, Sd.Kfz. Maximální rychlost na silnici byla, stejně jako u běžného SdKfz 231, úctyhodných 90 km/h a to při jízdě oběma směry (bývá uváděno i 85 km/h). Nuts & Bolts 35, Sd.Kfz.231 & Sd.Kfz.232 The whole 8 wheel Sd.Kfz.231 family can get a bit complicated. 231. SdKfz 232 ( 8 – Rad ) byla spojovací varianta s velkou rámovou anténou. Maybe you know where i can buy a digital version of books on this machine. Kfz. 232 employed an unusual dual driver arrangement, with one driver seated at each end of the vehicle. The combat experience of the existing 8-wheeled armoured cars during the German invasions of Poland and France, indicated some deficiencies in the current design. This Schwere Panzerspähwagen (heavy reconnaissance armored car) was based on an experimental reinforced and adapted G3 six wheeled truck chassis. Initially, a 8×8 was preferred and was possibly built by the truck industry, but it was assumed by the Waffenamt to be too complicated and expensive for military production, at least at that stage. The Büssing-NAG 8×8 truck chassis was relatively complex and costly to build, each independent wheel being independently steered and suspended. 231, 232 and 263 were initially built on chassis slightly modified for their needs. Schwerer Panzerspaehwagen (Sd.Kfz.231) (8-Rad) 1.Serie thru to 5.Serie Post Nov 17, 2012 #10 2012-11-17T12:50 About the only difference that I noted was the armoured nose, which is not used on the later vehicles (being up-armoured to 30mm frontal armour). Another variant of the 8 wheeler, but mounting a 7.5 cm PaK 40 L/46 anti-tank gun in an open compartment. It is armed with a 20mm KwK 30 autocannon and a coaxial MG 34 in a turret, giving it sound capabilities to deal with enemy light vehicles and infantry. 15. Kfz.231 This was the standard reconnaissance variant built from 1937 to 1941. (Sonderkraftfahrzeug, "special vehicle") numbers were carried directly over; differentiation was made by the inclusion of 6-Rad or 8-Rad in the vehicle's name. See more ideas about armored vehicles, armor, german tanks. Oleg Bogdanov. Three different engines were thoroughly tested, the Büssing 65 hp, a 4 cylinder, the Daimler-Benz M-09, a 68 hp, 6 cylinder, and the … 233, carried the short 7.5 cm K 51 L/24 gun, in a raised open superstructure. | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com. ww2dbase The armoured hull design drew much from the preceding SdKfz 231 (6-rad) armoured cars. 232 were fitted with a 155 PS (114 kW), eight-cylinder Büssing-NAG L8V-G petrol engine, which gave a top speed of 85 km/h (53 mph) and a range of 300 km (190 mi). The 8.3-ton Sd.Kfz.231 was built from 1936 through till May 1942, with some 607 vehicles produced in all (including the closely related Sd.Kfz.232). This vehicle line became generically known as "8-Rad" and granted the German Army designator of "SdKfz 231". Hmotnost radiovozu činila 8,5 tuny (bývá uváděno i 8,8 tuny). Also known as Schwerer Panzerspähwagen (Heavy armoured reconnaissance vehicle), this 8 wheeled armoured car was used from the very early stages of the war for reconnaissance and screening missions. The Sd.Kfz. Many publications use the name "Puma" for this vehicle, but this was neither officially used nor was it a nickname. Kfz.232 Although some features of the former chassis and sloped … Box contents Markings Schwerer Panzerspähwagen (8-Rad) Sd.Kfz. To support the additional equipment, the turret was omitted, the superstructure was raised and only a single ball-mounted machine gun was mounted. In fact, when it was first produced in 1937, this was the most advanced armored car in the world. Mg 34 Armored Truck Afrika Korps Ww2 Tanks Military Photos Jeep Truck Armored Vehicles War Machine World War Ii. A Schwerer Panzerspähwagen Sd.Kfz. Series production started in December 1943 and ended in July 1944, with production switching to 234/1 and 234/3. The official name was schwerer Panzerspähwagen (Fu) Sd. Oleg Bogdanov. Later, they saw use in both the USSR and North Africa campaigns. Armour was increased up to 30 mm in the later Sd.Kfz. (Showcased structural values pertain to the, SdKfz 231 Schwerer Panzerspahwagen (8-rad). 8. Armored car SdKfz 231 8-Rad, WH-75886. The armoured body looked somewhat similar to the 6-wheel predecessors. 61. From late 1940 Stand-off angled armour plates were mounted about 50 cm in front of the vehicles. The 231 was armed with a 2 cm KwK 30 L/55 autocannon, and a Maschinengewehr 13 machine gun. The official name was Panzerfunkwagen Sd. Developed from the Büssing-NAG SdKfz 232, design of the Sd Kfz 234 began in 1940. Je pencherais pour un modèle équipé de matériel radio supplémentaire plutôt qu'un Sd.Kfz. From July 1941, any need for a 231 was fulfilled by producing a 232 without the additional radio equipment. 232 (8-Rad), which was produced from 1938 to 1943, was a 231 with additional medium range radio sets and a large frame aerial. Deutsche Werke in Kiel were contracted to design the armoured body. Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. It was one of the most heavily armed armoured cars available. During the replacement phase, the Sd.Kfz. 231 (8-rad). The Sd.Kfz. 234/1 was fitted with a 2 cm KwK 38 L/55 gun and coaxial 7.92 mm MG 34 or MG 42 machine gun in a rotating six-sided open-topped turret. 231 / 233 8-rad at World War II vehicles, Summary of all Sd.Kfz. Mg 34 Zombie Vehicle Bug Out Vehicle Armored Vehicles Armored Car Cars Series Armored Fighting Vehicle Old Tractors Military Equipment. 231 (8-rad) was the same as the Sd.Kfz. 231 (és 232-es rádiós változat) német páncélozott gumikerekes felderítő jármű volt, amelyet 6 és 8 kerekes változatban gyártottak a második világháború előtt és alatt. SdKfz 263 ( 8 – Rad ) byla velitelská varianta s pevnou nástavbou místo otočné věže. Originally the SdKfz 231 (8-rad) was powered by a 155bhp 7,913cc Büssing-NAG V-8 petrol engine, but in 1939 the cylinders were enlarged to produce 180bhp engine which provided a better performance. This version had a turret adapted from the cancelled VK 1602 Leopard mounting a 5 cm KwK 39/1 L/60, very similar to the weapon previously used on the later versions of the Panzer III. It was a dedicated radio vehicle with the bedstead frame aerial. (Motorisiert) LSSAH | Battle of Greece 1941 | RAL7016; 23rd Panzer Division These vehicles were used throughout the war in various guises and first saw combat in the campaign against Poland and in the Battle of France. The Sd.Kfz. It also had a 4 speed forward, 1 speed reverse transmission and the wheels were positioned three on each side of … 234 belonged to the ARK series (type designation of the chassis) and was the successor to the earlier Sd.Kfz. ", followed by 212 people on Pinterest. Tags: None. Published at 950 × 595 px. 232 (8-rad). Hi. The 232 carried a Fu.Ger.11 SE 100 medium range and a Fu.Spr.Ger.A short range radio. As the cross-country performance of the 6-wheeled armoured cars was deemed insufficient, the Heer Ordnance departmant (WaPrw 6) signed a contract with Büssing to develop an eight-wheel armoured car with all-wheel-drive, all-wheel-steering and two driver positions at front and rear. series entered service during 1942 and remained in use throughout the war. 231 (8-Rad) 1st SS Panzer Division Leibstandarte. The first of the German armoured cars, the Sd.Kfz. Aug 29, 2017 - Explore Chris Coleman's board "Armoured Car - Sd.Kfz 232 - 8 Rad. Please direct all other inquiries to militaryfactory AT gmail.com. One hundred and nine of these vehicles were built at the Büssing plant between December 1942 and October 1943. Délka a šířka vozu rovněž odpovídala klasickému SdKfz 231… 234 Puma. The SdKfz 231 also had a crew of four and a carrying capacity of 200 KwK 30 rounds and about 1,500 to 2,000 MG 13 rounds. clear parts provided for vision blocks. The Puma's 50 mm gun could penetrate and knock out Allied armoured cars and light tanks, but this was not the vehicle's role. Material presented throughout this website is for historical and entertainment value only and should not to be construed as usable for hardware restoration, maintenance, or general operation. Prakticky podél celého vozu se na každém boku táhly dva velké dvojblatníky, každý překrývající dvě … 263 (8-Rad) radio vehicle. Sd.Kfz. After the French campaign, additional spaced frontal armour plate was added to provide better protection. Kfz. The crew consisted of a commander, gunner, driver, and a radio operator/rear driver. Image copyright www.MilitaryFactory.com; No Reproduction Permitted. All 6-rad versions were produced from 1932 to 1937. Sd Kfz 232 production ceased in September 1942 to be replaced by the Sd Kfz 234 series. 8. This was an eight wheeler with an increased height superstructure armed with a single 7.92 mm MG 34 machine gun. We do not sell any of the items showcased on this site. Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: There's the Sd.Kfz.231 and 232, which both had different numbers at first, and then there's also the Sd.Kfz.263 and Sd.Kfz.233 on the same chassis and a few ballistic measuring vehicles The armoured car could be driven backwards by the radio operator in an emergency. Their primary role was reconnaissance, but they would engage similar or light units and at times attempt to capture enemy patrols. 263 (8-rad). They were powered by a Tatra diesel. The second version to enter production, built from July 1944 to the end of war. The Sd. The newsfeed doesn't contain any items. The gun's low velocity made its armour-piercing round ineffective against most Allied tanks, but allowed the high-explosive shell casing to be thinner and thus contain more explosive. Visualizza altre idee su guerra mondiale, carri armati, seconda guerra mondiale. 232 but without the additional radios and the large antenna and were built from 1937 to 1941. Kfz. All written content, illustrations, and photography are unique to this website (unless where indicated) and not for reuse/reproduction in any form. This version, like the Sd.Kfz. Bussing engineers developed the new vehicle utilizing the required 8-wheeled configuration and all four axles were steerable with a driver's position set to both ends of the hull. Kfz. [citation needed]. Only the Sd Kfz 232 version was produced after May 1942. The SdKfz 4 Gleisketten-Lastkraftwagen ("chain-track truck"), was a 4.5-tonne military truck of Maultier ("mule") half-track family developed during World War II by Germany. 231 8-Rad Help with Sd.kfz. In the German Army, armoured cars were intended for the traditional cavalry missions of reconnaissance and screening. Sdkfz 231 8 rad. Schwerer Panzerspähwagen 6-rad had engine mounted in the front as in normal truck. SdKfz 231 8 Rad, stroj má ještě původní masku zbraní, ale již nové průzory v bocích věže, zdroj: Flickr.com se souhlasem publikujícího uživatele, upraveno. 231 family that they replaced. The turret in the 231/232 series was altered to a hexagonal shape for increased in… In December 1944, production ended in favour of the 234/4. Description First perceived to be heavy armoured cars for reconnaissance units, the Sdkfz 231 appears mostly in the early phases of the war. This vehicle line became generically known as "8-Rad" and granted the German Army designator of "SdKfz 231". The open top was protected from grenades by a mesh-covered frame. It was used in most theatres and was was armed with a 20mm KwK 30 L55 auto cannon Contents: 1 Sd.Kfz 231 metal pieces for The official name was Schwerer Panzerspähwagen (7,5 cm) Sd. Sd.Kfz. Sdkfz 231 8 rad. The Sd.Kfz.231 had a hexagonal-shaped turret mounting a 2cm KwK 30 cannon plus one MG34 machine gun. This gallery has 5 photos. This variant of the Sd.Kfz. As the cross-country performance of the 6-wheeled armoured cars was deemed insufficient, the Heer Ordnance departmant (WaPrw 6) signed a contract with Büssing to develop an eight-wheel armoured car with all-wheel-drive, all-wheel-steering and two driver positions at front and rear. Kfz. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. 25-ott-2018 - Esplora la bacheca "German SdKfz 231 8 rad" di Marco Frezzati su Pinterest. The designation changed to Sd Kfz 233 and 234 in mid-1937 and, finally, to Sd Kfz 231 and 232 (8-Rad) in October 1939. They were issued as a platoon of six vehicles in support of reconnaissance battalions. 231 6-rad at World War II vehicles, Sd.Kfz. They scouted ahead and to the flank of advancing mechanized units to assess enemy location, strength and intention. The result was the SdKfz 234. In the USSR, adverse ground conditions immobilized 150 Sd.Kfz 232s during the first wet season of the campaign. However, it was not designed to provide protection from anti-tank weapons. The term Schwerer Panzerspähwagen (German: "heavy armoured reconnaissance vehicle), covers the six- and eight-wheeled armoured cars Germany used during the Second World War. 1.Div. The heavy Panzerspähwagen was a large but very fast and highly versatile addition to the German Army. schwere panzerspähwagen sd.kfz.231 8-rad(early type) precisely replicates construction of inner compartment and turret. 231 8 rad at the Wehrtechnische Studiensammlung Koblenz, Sd.Kfz. Kfz. From September 1941, a more powerful engine was installed, providing 180 PS instead of 155 PS. (Showcased powerplant information pertains to the, (Showcased performance values pertain to the, (Showcased armament details pertain to the. Mg 34 Armored Vehicles Armored Car Afrika Korps Camouflage Patterns Panzer Military History Cops Military Vehicles. This allowed the vehicle to be driven in either direction (forward or backward) with equal ease. always had a soft spot for german armoured cars, here my interpretation of an early eight wheeled hermann goering division car You do not have permission to view this gallery. sd.kfz 231 8-Rad 10-25-2020, 01:03 PM. Sd.Kfz. The development of an armored car based on the chassis pf 6×4 truck was ordered in 1929. They were withdrawn afterwards for use in internal security and training. Despite being replaced, they were used by Aufklärungs ("reconnaissance") units during the Invasion of Poland, the Battle of France, and the invasion of the USSR. See more ideas about Armored vehicles, Military vehicles, Wwii. SdKfz 231 ("Schwerer Panzerspahwagen 8 Rad") - Formal Designation; appearing in 1936; various changes to base design implemented throughout the wartime life of the vehicle. More about the Schwerer Panzerspähwagen (8-Rad) armoured car. This model was very distinctive because of the heavy "bedspring" antenna over most of the hull. Great success was also achieved by replacing the regular armour-piercing explosive ammunition with APCR, but this ammunition was in chronically short supply. From July 1942 they were built on the same Einheitsfahrgestell chassis and had their armour increased to 30 mm. Member. It was to have a monocoque chassis with eight wheels, like its predecessors, and an aircooled … More information... People also love these ideas 232 had 15 mm of slightly sloped homogeneous steel armour on the front, 8 mm on the sides, and 10 mm on the back, with 6 mm and 5 mm of armour on the top and bottom respectively. Extreme climatic conditions in both these areas proved too severe for the vehicle. hatches & stowage covers can be built optional in open or closed position. Sdkfz 231 8 rad. The role intended was for the car's armour to protect the crew from small arms fire during reconnaissance missions. Saved by Thomas. high detailed injection molding driver dashboard.