Sd.Kfz 233 SCHWERE PANZERSPÄHWAGEN (8-Räd)

Sd.Kfz 233 SCHWERE PANZERSPÄHWAGEN (8-Räd)
Image: Sd.Kfz 233 (War Wheels)
YearDecember 1942
Vehicle TypeHeavy Eight Wheeled Armoured Close Support Car
Origin & DesignerGermany/Schichau
Numbers Produced109 + 10 Converted from 231 & 232s
Crew3 (Commander/Gunner, Loader & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 75mm L/24 StuK 37
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-10° to +12°
Turret Traverse[@turret_traverse]
Gun Traverse12° Left & 12° Right
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightSflZF-1
Secondary Armament1 x 7.92mm MG34 (Pivot)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried32 x 75mm + 1.500 x 7.92mm
Height2.25m
Width2.20m
Length5.85m
Combat Weight8.800 kg
Ground Clearance0.28m
Fording Depth1.0m
Trench Crossing1.24m
Obstacle Clearance0.48m
Climbing Ability26°
RadioFuG Spr Ger ‘a’
ArmourHull Front: 30mm
Hull Sides: 8mm
Hull Rear: 8mm
Hull Top: 6mm
Hull Bottom: 5mm
Gun Mantle: 15mm
Front Upper Hull Shield: 15mm
Side upper Hull Shields: 8mm
Rear Upper Hull Shield: 10mm
Fighting Compartment: Open
EngineBussing-Nag L8V (Petrol)
Transmission6 Forward & 6 Reverse
Maximum Road Range80 km
Maximum Cross Country Range31 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed85 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed31 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe 233 was a heavy support armoured car which carried a 75mm KwK 37 gun. It was issued to support troops located in reconnaissance battalions. It saw action on all major theatres.