| Year | 1942 |
| Vehicle Type | Light 4x4 Amphibious Car |
| Origin & Designer | Germany/Volkswagen |
| Numbers Produced | 14.276 |
| Crew | Driver + 3 Passengers |
| Armament | 1 x 7.92mm MG34 (Pivot) |
| Ammunition Carried | 100 x 7.92mm |
| Pay Load | [@pay_load] |
| Towed Load | [@towed_load] |
| Weight | 1.362 kg |
| Height | 1.08m |
| Width | 1.48m |
| Length | 3.82m |
| Ground Clearance | 0.29m |
| Fording Depth | Floats |
| Obstacle Clearance | [@obstacle_clearance] |
| Climbing Ability | 40° |
| Radio | [@radio] |
| Armour | [@armour] |
| Engine | VW Boxer 4-Cyl (Petrol) |
| Transmission | 4 Forward & 1 Reverse |
| Maximum Road Range | 520 km |
| Maximum Cross Country Range | [@maximum_cross_country_range] |
| Maximum Road Speed | 80 kph (Water 10 kph) |
| Maximum Road Speed + Trailer | [@maximum_road_speed_trailer] |
| Maximum Cross Country Speed | 10 kph |
| Maximum Road Towing Speed | [@maximum_road_towing_speed] |
| Variants | [@variants] |
| Notes | The Schwimmwagen was a light passenger car which could function in the amphibious role. It had four wheel drive for cross country work and had a small propeller and water tight hull which enabled it to travel across water. They served in a number of roles on every major front until 1945. |
