39M CSABA

39M CSABA
Image: 39M Csaba (Aviarmor)
Year1940
Vehicle TypeLight 4x4 Armoured Car
Origin & DesignerHungary/Straussler & Weiss
Numbers Produced135
Crew4 (Commander, Gunner & 2 x Drivers)
Main Armament1 x 20mm 36M Solothurn
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation[@elevation]
Turret Traverse360° (Manual)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightOptical
Secondary Armament1 x 8mm 34/37M Machine Gun
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried200 x 20mm & 8000 x 8mm
Height2.27m
Width2.10m
Length4.52m
Combat Weight5.950 kg
Ground Clearance0.33m
Fording Depth1.0m
Trench Crossing[@trench_crossing]
Obstacle Clearance0.50m
Climbing Ability30°
RadioR/4
ArmourHull Front: 13mm
Hull Sides: 7mm
Hull Rear: 7mm
Hull Top: 7mm
Hull Bottom: 7mm
Gun Mantle: 13mm
Turret Front: 13mm
Turret Sides: 7mm
Turret Rear: 7mm
Turret Top: 7mm
EngineFord G61T (Petrol)
Transmission5 Forward & 5 Reverse
Maximum Road Range150 km
Maximum Cross Country Range[@maximum_cross_country_range]
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed65 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed[@maximum_cross_country_speed]
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
VariantsCommand version with two radios (R/4 & R/5) 8mm MG only (12 made)
NotesThe 39M became the standard armoured car of the Hungarian army. They equipped reconnaissance detachments and issued to armoured mechanised and mountain formations. They suffered many losses in action, mainly due to thin armour and light armament.