Vehicles of the Wehrmacht

Vehicles of the Wehrmacht 1939-1945



Steyr 1500 A Series (4x4)
s.gl. Einheits-Pkw

Steyr 1500 A light truck

Steyr 1500 A/01 infantry carrier

Late Model Steyr 1500 A/02 Kommandeurwagen Kfz.21

12450 Steyr 1500 A vehicles were produced in Austria between 1941-44. Additional 5600 were made by co-producer Auto-Union's Wanderer factory at Sigmar and Audi at Zwickau in Germany. Steyr 1500 A was produced in three main variants: light truck, infantry carrier and luxury command vehicle for high ranking officers (Kommandeurwagen Kfz.21). Some light trucks were mounted with bodies and were used as ambulances.

Specifications

Weight / Gross Weight:2485kg / 4160kg
Crew:2 men (light truck)
8 men (A/01 infantry carrier)
6 men (A/02 Kommandeurwagen Kfz.21)
Engine: Steyr 3517cc petrol engine OHV air-cooled / 8-cylinder / 85hp at 3000rpm
Gearbox:4 forward and 1 rear
Drivetrain:Dry plate clutch. 4F1R gearbox. 2-speed transfer box with front axle disconnected. Rear diff lock.
Axle Gear Ratio:3.98
Brakes:hydraulic
Speed:Road: 90km/h
Cross-Country: 45km/h
Range:Road: 400km
Cross-Country: 280km
Fuel Capacity:100 litres
Lenght:5.08m
Width:2.03m
Height:2.32m
Wheelbase:3.25m
Grund Clearance:275mm
Tires:190-20 or 7.50-20
270-16 for desert use
Suspension:Independent front suspension with torsion bars. Rigid rear axle with semi-elleptic leaf springs.
Battery (V A/h):12 / 90
Armament: none
Ammo:none
Armor:none


Data and photos were provided by Winkelbauer Thomas.


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