SCHWERER ZUGKRAFTWAGEN 18t (Sd.Kfz 9)

SCHWERER ZUGKRAFTWAGEN 18t (Sd.Kfz 9)
Image: Sd.Kfz 9
YearOctober 1936
Vehicle TypeHeavy Half-Tracked Artillery Tractor
Origin & DesignerGermany/FAMO, Vomag & Tatra
Numbers Produced2.500
Crew2 + 7 Passengers
Armament[@main_armament]
Ammunition Carried[@ammunition_carried]
Pay Load2.620 kg
Towed Load15.130 kg
Weight15.130 kg
Height2.85m
Width2.60m
Length8.25m
Ground Clearance0.44m
Fording Depth0.80m
Obstacle Clearance2.0m
Climbing Ability24°
Radio[@radio]
Armour[@armour]
EngineMaybach HL 108 (Petrol)
Transmission4 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range250 km
Maximum Cross Country Range100 km
Maximum Road Speed50 kph
Maximum Road Speed + Trailer[@maximum_road_speed_trailer]
Maximum Cross Country Speed28 kph
Maximum Road Towing Speed[@maximum_road_towing_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Sd.Kfz 9 was the largest and heaviest of all the German half-tracks fielded in World War Two. It could be used to tow almost every gun available. It was also used as a tank recovery vehicle which could along with other Sd.Kfz 9s pull medium and heavy tanks such as the Tiger I. It served right through the war on all fronts.