Leichte Panzerspähwagen (2cm) (SdKfz 222):

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Was a modified version of the SdKfz 221 with a larger turret.

There were 7 series. The 1st 5 series had the sPkw I Horch 801 chassis with the 3.5 liter engine. In May 1942, the sPkw I Type V chassis with the 3.8 liter engine.

Had a 10 sided turret.⁵

Early models had an anti-grenade screen on top of the turret. Late models had a redesigned turret which allowed the 20 mm and MG to be elevated almost vertically.

The 20 mm gun fired a 5.2 oz AP shell at a muzzle velocity of 2,625'/sec.⁵ The 20 mm KwK 30 was fully automatic and could fire 280 rpm, and the 20 mm KwK 38 480 rpm.⁵

Was issued to the Panzerspähwagen squadrons of the Aufklärungs battalions.

Had a FuG Spr Ger 'a' installed.²

Leichte Panzerspähwagen (Fu) SdKfz 223:

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Was intended to carry the FuG10. There were 6 in the series. In May 1942 then new chassis and larger engine used in the SdKfz 222 was used also. The turret was placed towards the rear.

Had a 9 sided turret.⁵

Radio version (funkkraftwagen) which mounted frame aerial around hull. Had a FuG10 and a FuG Spr Ger 'a' installed.²

Was issued to the Panzerspähwagen squadrons of light, Panzer, and motorized infantry divisions.

Sources:

1. The Encyclopedia of Tanks and Armored Fighting Vehicles - The Comprehensive Guide to Over 900 Armored Fighting Vehicles From 1915 to the Present Day, General Editor: Christopher F. Foss, 2002
2. Encyclopedia of German Tanks of World War Two, Peter Chamberlain and Hilary Doyle, 1999
3. The Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II, Chris Bishop, 1998
4. Jane's World War II Tanks and Fighting Vehicles The Complete Guide, Leland Ness, 2002
5. Tank Data 2, Aberdeen Proving Grounds Series, E. J. Hoffschmidt and W. H. Tantum IV, 1969