Sd.Kfz 222 LEICHTE PANZERSPÄHWAGEN (4-Räd)

Sd.Kfz 222 LEICHTE PANZERSPÄHWAGEN (4-Räd)
Image: Sd.Kfz 222
YearFebruary 1936
Vehicle TypeLight 4x4 Armoured Car
Origin & DesignerGermany/Büssing-NAG, MNH, Weserhütte, Schichau
Numbers Produced989
Crew3 (Commander, Gunner & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 20mm L/55 KwK 30 or 38
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-4° to +87°
Turret Traverse360° (Manual)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightTZF-3a
Secondary Armament1 x 7.92mm MG34
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried180 x 20mm + 1.050 x 7.92mm
Height1.80m
Width1.95m
Length4.80m
Combat Weight4.800 kg
Ground Clearance0.23m
Fording Depth0.60m
Trench Crossing1.24m
Obstacle Clearance0.25m
Climbing Ability26°
RadioFuG Spr Ger ‘a’
ArmourHull Front: 8mm
Hull Sides: 8mm
Hull Rear: 8mm
Hull Top: 5mm
Hull Bottom: 5mm
Gun Mantle: 8mm
Turret Front: 8mm
Turret Sides: 8mm
Turret Rear: 8mm
Turret Top: Open
EngineHorch 3.5 or 3.8 (Petrol)
Transmission5 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range320 km
Maximum Cross Country Range180 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed85 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed28 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe 222 was an improvement on earlier designs, it had an extra crewmen and carried a heavier 20mm cannon and a coaxial MG34 in a fully revolving open topped turret. It served in reconnaissance battalions on every front and was kept in operation until the wars end.