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Sd.Kfz. 234

Armoured car / MRAPGermanyRetired
Sd.Kfz. 234
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Key specs

Type
Armoured car / MRAP
Origin
Germany
Entered service
1944
Produced
1943–1945
Units produced
478
Status
Retired
Crew
4

Armoured car / MRAP

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Overview

Sd.Kfz. 234 is a wheeled armoured vehicle from Germany. It entered service in 1944; it was produced from 1943 to 1945; 478 were built. Its main weapon has a calibre of 20 mm. It is used or was used by Germany.

Specifications

Armament
Main armament
(234/1) 2 cm KwK 38 L/55 autocannon
Caliber
20 mm
Secondary armament
7.92 mm MG 42 machine gun
Dimensions and weights
Weight
11 t
Length
6.02 m
Width
2.36 m
Height
2.10 m
Mobility and protection
Engine
14,825 cc (905 in3) Tatra 103 V12 diesel
Power
157 kW
Road speed
90 km/h
Operational range
1,000 km
Suspension
Independent on each wheel
Armour
9–30 mm (0.35–1.18 in) rolled homogeneous armour

Weapons and ammunition on board

MG 427.92×57mm Mauser

Users & conflicts

Operators
Germany

Sources

  1. Wikidata: Q225222, Wikidata
  2. Wikipedia: Sd.Kfz. 234, Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.