OPEL BLITZ LKW

OPEL BLITZ LKW
Image: Kfz. 36S
Year1937
Vehicle TypeMedium 4x2 Truck
Origin & DesignerGermany/Opel
Numbers Produced95.000
Crew2
Armament[@main_armament]
Ammunition Carried[@ammunition_carried]
Pay Load2.500 kg
Towed Load2000 kg
Weight5.800 kg
Height2.56m
Width2.26m
Length6.10m
Ground Clearance0.22m
Fording Depth0.50m
Obstacle Clearance[@obstacle_clearance]
Climbing Ability30°
Radio[@radio]
Armour[@armour]
EngineOpel 6-Cyl (Petrol)
Transmission5 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range328 km
Maximum Cross Country Range234 km
Maximum Road Speed85 kph
Maximum Road Speed + Trailer[@maximum_road_speed_trailer]
Maximum Cross Country Speed35 kph
Maximum Road Towing Speed[@maximum_road_towing_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Opel Blitz was the work horse of the German army. It was used by all services and served on every front. It had good off road capabilities and was robust enough to survive the rigors of the Russian front and the western desert.