Sd.Kfz 234/3 SCHWERE PANZERSPÄHWAGEN (8-Räd)

Sd.Kfz 234/3 SCHWERE PANZERSPÄHWAGEN (8-Räd)
Image: Sd.Kfz 234/3 (Military Models)
YearJune 1944
Vehicle TypeHeavy Eight Wheeled Close Support Armoured Car
Origin & DesignerGermany/Büssing-NAG
Numbers Produced88
Crew4 (Commander, Gunner, Radio Operator-Driver & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 75mm L/24 KwK 51 Gun
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-1b
Secondary Armament1 x 7.92mm MG34
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried50 x 75mm + 1.950 x 7.92mm
Height2.21m
Width2.40m
Length6.02m
Combat Weight11.740 kg
Ground Clearance0.32m
Fording Depth1.20m
Trench Crossing2.10m
Obstacle Clearance0.48m
Climbing Ability30°
RadioFuG-12 & FuG Spr Ger ‘a’
ArmourHull Front: 30mm
Hull Sides: 8mm
Hull Rear: 10mm
Hull Top: 6mm
Hull Bottom: 5mm
Gun Shield: 15mm
Front Upper Hull Shield: 15mm
Side upper Hull Shields: 15mm
Rear Upper Hull Shield: 15mm
Fighting Compartment: Open
EngineTatra 103 (Diesel)
Transmission6 Forward & 6 Reverse
Maximum Road Range900 km
Maximum Cross Country Range535 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed90 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed33 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Sd.Kfz 234/3 was the fire support version of the 234 series. Mounting the 75mm KwK51 gun along with a MG34 or MG42, the 234/3 was issued to heavy armoured car companies as a support vehicle to the lightly armed Sd.Kfz 234/1s.